Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
An infant had four wet diapers during the 8-hour shift. The weight of a dry diaper is 15 g. The four wet diapers weighed 30 g, 24 g, 21 g, and 25 g. What amount in milliliters should the nurse record for the total 8-hour urine? _______ mL (Record your answer as a whole number.)
Correct answer
40
Rationale
Subtract dry diaper weight (15 g): 30ÔÇô15=15 g 24ÔÇô15=9 g 21ÔÇô15=6 g 25ÔÇô15=10 g. Total: 15+9+6+10=40 g equaling 40 mL urine output.