The nurse is preparing a tube feeding for a client. How many mL ...

[sc00by25]

The nurse is preparing a tube feeding for a client. How many mL of 1/5 strength Ensure can be made from an 8 ounce can of full-strength Ensure?
 
  1. 240 mL
  2. 720 mL
  3. 1080 mL
  4. 1200 mL

Question 2

Express the dosage using the official symbol/abbreviation: three milliequivalents
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[allisonblackmore]

Answer to Question 1

4

Rationale 1: The nurse should use the equation 8 ounces (full strength) x 5 ounces (solution)/1 ounce (full) = 40 ounces of solution. To determine the amount of mL multiply the total number of ounces by 30 or 40 x 30 = 1200 mL.

Answer to Question 2

3 mEq

[sc00by25]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[smrtceo]

Gracias!