A hospitalized patient with heart failure is on a 1000 mL fl

A hospitalized patient with heart failure is on a 1000 mL fluid restriction each 24 hours. During the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. shift he has three meals, consuming 1/2 cup of coffee with each meal. He also has 2 oz. of water each time he takes his medication at 7 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. Midafternoon, he drinks 240 mL of soda. How many milliliters may he now consume during the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift? ______mL. (Please read carefully)

Solution

oz=30 ml , 1cup =8oz =240ml

1/2 cup =120ml, 2oz =60ml

shift he has three meals, consuming 1/2 cup of coffee with each meal. He also has 2 oz. of water each time he takes his medication at 7 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m,Midafternoon, he drinks 240 mL of soda

total fuid intake = (3*120)+(3*60)+240 =780 ml

amount of fliud he can take from7pm to 7am =1000-780

amount of fliud he can take from7pm to 7am =220 ml

220 milliliters he may now consume during the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift