The Nurse Is Completing the Intake and Output Record for a Child

question 15

Short Answer

The nurse is completing the intake and output record for a child admitted for fluid volume deficit. The child has had the following intake and output during the shift:
Intake:
4 oz of Pedialyte
One-half of an 8-oz cup of clear orange Jell-O
Two graham crackers
200 mL of D_51/2 sodium chloride IV
Output:
345 mL of urine
50 mL of loose stool
How many milliliters should the nurse document as the client's total intake? Give the numerical answer only. Do not include any units of measurement.

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