Practice Question
After reviewing a client's intake and output record for the last eight hours, the nurse calculates the client's current fluid balance as how many mL? (Enter numeric value only). 0730-6 ounces of apple juice, oatmeal, and toast 0830-voided 250 mL0900 1 cup of water1200 1 cup of soup, grilled cheese sandwich, and 6 ounces of tea1300 vomitus of 150 mL1400 voided 250 mL1430-12 ounces of carbonated beverage
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
539
Rationale:
🔴 Intake:
6 oz apple juice = 180 mL
1 cup water = 240 mL
1 cup soup = 240 mL
6 oz tea = 180 mL
12 oz soda = 360 mL
Total Intake = 180 + 240 + 240 + 180 + 360 = 1,200 mL
🔴 Output:
Voided: 250 + 250 = 500 mL
Vomitus: 150 mL
Total Output = 650 mL
🔴 Balance: 1200 intake - 650 output = 539 mL net positive balance
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
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