A nurse is caring for a child who is on a clear liquid diet. At lunch, the child consumed › cup of juice, 3 oz gelatin, 1 oz of an ice pop, and 20 mL of ginger ale. How many mL should the nurse record as the child's fluid intake?

The correct answer is 260 mL. To calculate, convert all measurements to mL: 1/2 cup juice (120 mL), 3 oz gelatin (approx. 90 mL), 1 oz ice pop (approx. 30 mL), and 20 mL ginger ale. Add these together (120 + 90 + 30 + 20 = 260 mL). This total reflects the child's fluid intake accurately. Other choices lack the comprehensive consideration of all liquid items consumed by the child, resulting in an incorrect total.