Asked by Seymone Simmons on Jul 26, 2024
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The nurse is calculating intake and output on a patient. The patient drinks 150 mL of orange juice at breakfast, voids 125 mL after breakfast, vomits 250 mL of greenish fluid, sucks on 60 mL of ice chips, and for lunch consumes 75 mL of chicken broth. Which totals for intake and output will the nurse document in the patient's medical record?
A) Intake 255; output 375
B) Intake 285; output 375
C) Intake 505; output 125
D) Intake 535; output 125
Intake and Output
The measurement and monitoring of fluids consumed and expelled by the body, important in medical care.
Vomits
The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, which can be a symptom of various conditions or reactions.
Ice Chips
Small pieces of ice used to hydrate or soothe the oral cavity, often used in medical settings for patients unable to drink fluids.
- Conduct accurate patient assessments, including vital signs and physical examination findings, to guide clinical decisions.
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Sebastian Del BastoJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Intake = 150 mL of orange juice, 60 mL of ice chips (but only counts as 30 since ice chips are half of the amount), and 75 mL of chicken broth; 150 + 30 + 75 = 255. Output = 125 mL of urine (void) and 250 mL of vomitus; 125 + 250 = 375.
Learning Objectives
- Conduct accurate patient assessments, including vital signs and physical examination findings, to guide clinical decisions.