The nurse is providing care to a client who is on strict intake and output. The client drank 12 ounces of orange juice at breakfast. How many mL will the nurse document for this meal as intake?
1. 160 mL
2. 260 mL
3. 360 mL
4. 460 mL
3
Rationale 1: mL = 30 mL/ 1 ounces x 12 ounces/1. Multiply the numerators (30 x 12 = 360). Multiply the denominators (1 x 1 = 1). 360/1 = 360 mL.
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