A Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient's Intake and Output

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is monitoring a patient's intake and output. The patient drinks part of a can of cola. The nurse should

• A) Ask the patient to finish the can of cola.
• B) Estimate how much of the can was consumed by the patient.
• C) Measure the remainder to determine the amount ingested.
• D) Not record such a small amount of fluid.

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Definitions:

General Journal

A bookkeeping journal where all types of financial transactions are initially recorded, before being transferred to specific accounts in the general ledger.

Closing Journal Entries

Entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer balances from temporary to permanent accounts.

Revenue Journal

An accounting ledger that records all transactions involving the income earned by the business, specifically from its operations and activities.

Provided on Account

A transaction that occurs when goods or services are delivered with the understanding that payment will be made at a later date.