Question

A client with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) is placed on strict intake and output (I O). The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) records the client's intake at lunch as 8 oz. of black coffee, 6 oz. of orange juice, 4 oz. of lime jello, and 4 oz. of vanilla pudding. What is the client's intake?

1) 240 mL
2) 420 mL
3) 660 mL
4) 540 mL

Answer 1

The total fluid intake of the client with CHF, from the lunch recorded by the UAP, is 660 mL. This accounts for both the beverages and the gelatinous food items, as all are included in fluid intake measurements for healthcare purposes.

Step-by-step explanation:

When looking at a client with congestive heart failure (CHF) on strict intake and output measurement, it's important to accurately calculate their fluid intake. To find the total intake from the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) records, convert the ounces to milliliters, remembering that 1 ounce equals approximately 30 milliliters. The total intake is the sum of all the beverages and gelatinous food items which are considered fluids in healthcare settings:

• Black coffee: 8 oz. = 8 x 30 mL = 240 mL
• Orange juice: 6 oz. = 6 x 30 mL = 180 mL
• Lime jello: 4 oz. = 4 x 30 mL = 120 mL
• Vanilla pudding: 4 oz. = 4 x 30 mL = 120 mL

Adding these values together, we find the client's total intake:

240 mL + 180 mL + 120 mL + 120 mL = 660 mL

Thus, the correct answer for the client's intake is 660 mL, which is option 3 in the provided choices.