A patient drank 1 cup of coffee, one-half cup of juice, and three 8-ounce glasses of water. How many liters of fluid did the patient drink?
A. 10.8 L
B. 108 L
C. 0.08 L
D. 1.08 L
Answer: D
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The nurse assessing a middle-aged male client for risk factors related to chronic illness. Which finding should the nurse assess further?
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