A Clientpatient Is Prescribed to Receive 240 ML of ½

question 15

Multiple Choice

A clientpatient is prescribed to receive 240 mL of ½ strength Ensure every 6 hours made from an 8 ounce can of the supplement.The nurse only has 12 ounce cans available for the next feeding.How many mL of Ensure will the nurse use to make 240 mL of ½ strength Ensure?

• A)4
• B)6
• C)12
• D)18

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