It is the end of your shift. As you collect the intake and output records, you notice that Mrs. Allen has taken in 1140 cc. Her output for the shift is 275 cc. You should
A) record this information on the flow sheet and go home.
B) document the I&O on the clipboard and go home.
C) report the imbalance to the nurse.
D) give Mrs. Allen some extra water.
C
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A major advantage of fixed-alternative questions is that they:
A) Are easy to construct B) Are easy to analyze C) Encourage in-depth responses D) Prevent biased responses
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