Intake and output are totaled:
a. Every 2 hours
b. Every 4 hours
c. At the end of the shift
d. At least once during an 8-hour shift
C
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A. High crime rates. B. Limited resources. C. Unhealthy living conditions. D. Access to healthy food.
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