? increase fluid intake to what?

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I am doing a care plan for ineffective airway clearance r/t bronchospasm... nursing action: increase fluids to keep secretions thin... so, my question is increase fluids to how much? I have two med surg books, many others and all they say is increase fluids..not how much. I have searched online also and can not find a specific (or general) amount. If anyone knows how much I'd be thankful if you could help me.

Bo

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If the patient does not have congestive heart failure or any other condition which would cause one to take on water, I always put in my care plans to increase fliud intake to >1000 cc's during the shift.

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Thank you.

Bo

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I have in the past wrote: Since the pateint currently isnt on any fluid restrictions, and isnt expierencing any renal failure/problems. That Ideally The pateint would drink 8 8oz glasses of water a day for hydration. I also mentioned that the pateint should limit caffeine consumption as its a diuretic. Hopefully that helps, my instructors in the past have liked it.

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