The Nurse Is Calculating a Client's Intake for a Shift

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is calculating a client's intake for a shift: 120 mL coffee;240 mL juice;240 mL broth,80 mL gelatin;500 mL intravenous fluid.What is the total amount of intake in liters that the client had during the entire shift?

• A)1.18
• B)1.26
• C)1.53
• D)1.76

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