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The nurse records the following intake of the client during an 8-hour shift:

- ½ liter of oral bowel prep solution: 500 ml
- 8 ounces of juice: 1 oz = 30 ml; total = 240 ml
- 4 tablespoons of medicine through a G-tube: 1 tbsp = 15 ml; total = 60 ml
- 2 cups of water: 1 cup = 8 oz; total = 480 ml
- 0.9% sodium chloride at 125 ml/hour IV: 125 ml/hour * 8 hours = 1000 ml

Record the patient's total intake in milliliters (ml).

Answer :

Final answer:

The total intake of the patient for an 8-hour shift is 2280 mL, which includes oral fluids, G-tube medicine, and IV fluids.

Explanation:

The student has asked to calculate the total intake in milliliters (mL) of a patient during an 8-hour shift based on various fluids consumed and administered. To find the total intake, we need to add up all the given volumes:

  • Bowel prep solution: 500 mL
  • Juice: 240 mL
  • Medicine through a G-tube: 60 mL
  • Water: 480 mL
  • 0.9% sodium chloride IV: 1000 mL

Total intake = 500 mL + 240 mL + 60 mL + 480 mL + 1000 mL

Total intake = 2280 mL

This total is valuable for monitoring fluid balance and ensuring that the patient is receiving the correct amount of hydration, whether orally or intravenously.

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