A nurse is reviewing the daily intake and output (I&O) of a patient consuming a clear diet. The drainage bag denotes a total of 1,000 mL for the past 24 hours. The total intake is: 2 8oz cups of coffee, 1 16-oz serving of clear soup, and 1 pint of water consumed throughout the day. How much is the deficit in milliliters?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First, convert all fluid intake to milliliters:
2 8-oz cups of coffee = 8 2 30 = 480 mL
1 16-oz serving of clear soup = 16 30 = 480 mL
1 pint of water = 16 30 = 480 mL
Total intake = 480 + 480 + 480 = 1440 mL.
The patient produced 1,000 mL, so the deficit is:
1440 mL - 1000 mL = 440 mL.
Therefore, the deficit in milliliters is 440 mL. Choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate deficit calculated based on the total intake and output provided in the question.