The nurse is recording intake for a client. The nurse must document the client's intake in milliliters. What is the conversion between cups and milliliters?
1. One cup equals 15 mL
2. One cup equals 240 mL or 8 ounces
3. One cup equals 30 mL
4. One cup equals 500 mL
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Rationale 1: 15 mL equals 1 tablespoon.
Rationale 2: One cup equals 240 mL.
Rationale 3: 30 mL equals 2 tablespoons.
Rationale 4: 500 mL equals 2 cups.
Global Rationale: One cup equals 240 mL. 15 mL equals 1 tablespoon. 30 mL equals 2 tablespoons. 500 mL equals 2 cups.
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