What is the relationship between fluid intake and urine output?

Typically, fluid intake is about equal to the urine output. The fluid intake that is double the urine output indicates fluid retention. The fluid intake that is half the urine output indicates dehydration. A continuous supply is needed to replenish the fluid lost through normal physiological activities. 1500 ml/day (approx. 1.59 qt/day) in the normal adult resting state.

Although the volume of urine varies in response to hydration levels, there is a minimum volume of urine production required for proper bodily functions — the necessary to maintain normal function, which is about 0.47 liters (0.5 quarts) per day. There is a minimum volume of urine production required for proper bodily functions. Homeostasis requires that water intake and output can be balanced.

1. fluid intake should be about equal to the urine output. -rationale: normally, fluid intake is about equal to the urine output. any other relationship signals an abnormality. for example, fluid intake that is double the urine output indicates fluid retention; fluid intake that is half the urine output indicates dehydration. normally, fluid intake isnt inversely proportional to the urine output. client needs category: health promotion and maintenance client needs subcategory: none cognitive level: comprehension reference: taylor, c., et al. fundamentals of nursing: the art and science of nursing care,6th ed. philadelphia: lippincott williams & wilkins, 2008, p. 1679.