A client is to be discharged from the hospital with 2 pints of an antiseptic solution. How many milliliters of solution will the client receive?
a. 320 mL c. 960 mL
b. 480 mL d. 1080 mL
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: 320 mL is one-third the desired amount.
B Incorrect: 480 mL provides for half of the desired amount.
C Correct: One pint = 16 ounces = 480 mL. Multiply 480 mL by 2 = 960 mL.
D Incorrect: This provides 120 mL more than the desired amount.
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