True or False:

An important consideration when developing the care plan is to ensure that the physician is involved in the process.

Choice A rationale

This statement provides objective and descriptive information about the patient's condition following the venipuncture. It accurately describes the physical findings (painful, raised hematoma) and the location (outer left arm) and clearly links it to the medical procedure (after venipuncture) without making assumptions or assigning blame.

Choice B rationale

This statement is inappropriate as it is judgmental and accusatory towards the laboratory technician. Medical documentation should be objective and focus on the patient's condition and care, not on personal opinions or unsubstantiated claims about the skills of healthcare professionals.

Choice C rationale

This statement is speculative and attempts to explain the cause of the hematoma without factual basis. While patient movement can contribute to bruising, stating it as a likely cause without evidence is not objective documentation and could be inaccurate.

Choice D rationale

While this statement is factual in that it describes the presence of a bruise, it lacks important details such as the size, characteristics (e.g., raised, painful), and its direct association with the venipuncture, which are relevant for a comprehensive patient record.

Step 1: Convert ounces of popsicle to milliliters. 1 oz is approximately 30 mL, so 8 oz × 30 mL/oz = 240 mL.

Step 2: Total oral intake is the sum of popsicle and ice chips. 240 mL + 80 mL = 320 mL.

Step 3: Intravenous fluid intake is the infusion rate multiplied by the duration of the shift. The shift is 12 hours (6 AM to 6 PM), so 150 mL/hr × 12 hr = 1800 mL.

Step 4: Total intake is the sum of oral and intravenous intake. 320 mL + 1800 mL = 2120 mL.

Final Answer: 2120 mL.