Question

The physician's order states to feed the infant 2 ounces every 4 hours. How many mL should the nurse prepare to feed the infant each time?

Answer 1

The nurse should prepare 59 mL of formula for each feeding when converting 2 ounces of infant formula into milliliters using the conversion factor 1 fluid ounce equals approximately 29.57 mL.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question involves converting measurements from fluid ounces to milliliters, which requires knowledge of the conversion factor between these two units. Since 1 fluid ounce is equivalent to approximately 29.57 mL, you can find out how many milliliters are in 2 ounces by multiplying.

To calculate the amount to prepare for each feeding:

1. First, use the conversion factor: 1 fluid ounce = 29.57 mL.
2. Multiply the number of ounces the physician ordered (2 ounces) by the conversion factor.
3. This results in 2 ounces x 29.57 mL/ounce = 59.14 mL (rounding to the nearest whole number gives 59 mL).

Therefore, the nurse should prepare 59 mL of formula for each feeding.