Re: IV fluids

[Michelle Witges]

I know that we are to divide by seven even if it wasn't for the entire 7 day period.  What I don't  know is why?  What is the rationale for dividing by 7 if they only received it for 3 days?  How can dividing by 7 give you average dly intake of IV fluids if you only received it for 3 days?  Does anyone out there know why and what the rationale is?  Thanks. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 4:00 PM Subject: Re: IV fluids  Read the RAI manual p 3-156, bottom paragraph. It does say to divide by 7. You are to calculate over the last 7 days even if the resident did not receive fluids IV on all 7 days. lYou are to add up all the daily totals or the weekly total (in this case 3 days). You are to "Divide the week's total fluid intake by 7. This will give you the average of fluid intake per day.". Jan     In a message dated 11/3/2003 3:07:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why would you divide by 7,when they only received it over 3?  Would it not be over the 3 days that they received the parenteral or tube feedings?  The manual just states over the last 7 days.  It does not say to divide by 7. Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C MDS Coordinator