A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin.
Which prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?

Step 1: Convert All Fluid Intake to Milliliters (mL)

To accurately record the patient's fluid intake, first, convert each fluid measurement to milliliters:

• 1 cup of coffee = 240 mL
• 4 oz of orange juice = 118.3 mL
• 3 oz of water = 88.7 mL
• 1 cup of flavored gelatin = 236.6 mL
• 1 cup of tea = 240 mL
• 5 oz of broth = 147.9 mL
• 3 oz of water (another serving) = 88.7 mL

Step 2: Calculate Total Fluid Intake

Add all the converted fluid amounts together:

• Total fluid intake = 240 mL (coffee) + 118.3 mL (orange juice) + 88.7 mL (water) + 236.6 mL (gelatin) + 240 mL (tea) + 147.9 mL (broth) + 88.7 mL (water) = 1,160.2 mL

Step 3: Round to the Nearest Whole Number

Round the total to the nearest whole number:

• Rounded total = 1,160 mL

The nurse should record 1,160 mL on the patient’s chart.

Choice A rationale

Gently reinserting the bowel back into the patient’s wound is not recommended. This could cause further harm to the patient.

Choice B rationale

Placing the head of the patient’s bed in the flat position is not the best action. This position may not provide the necessary comfort or safety for the patient.

Choice C rationale

Applying moistened sterile gauze to the site is the correct action. This helps to protect the protruding bowel and prevent further contamination until surgical intervention can be performed.

Choice D rationale

Positioning the patient on his left side is not the best action in this situation. It does not directly address the issue of the protruding bowel.