A Patient Is on a Clear Fluid Diet

question 58

Multiple Choice

A patient is on a clear fluid diet. The intake/output chart reads that the patient has consumed 19.27 fluid ounces of water and 16.25 fluid ounces of orange juice. The patient's urinary drainage bag denotes 11.61 fluid ounces.
What is the difference between the patient's fluid intake and output?

• A)23.91 ounces
• B)23.21 ounces
• C)22.21 ounces
• D)21.91 ounces

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Definitions:

Brachiocephalic Artery

A major blood vessel of the arterial system that supplies blood to the right arm and head, branching from the aorta.

Coronary Artery

One of two arteries that arise from the base of the aorta and carry blood to the muscle of the heart.

Abdominal Aorta

The portion of the aorta that passes through the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Common Iliac

Refers to the large artery that divides into the internal and external iliac arteries, supplying blood to the pelvic region and legs.