A nurse is calculating the intake of a client during the past 9 hours.

The client's intake includes:

• Lactated Ringer's IV at 150 mL/hr
• cefazolin 2 g IV intermittent bolus in 100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride
• two units of packed RBCs of 275 mL and 250 mL
• two IV bolus infusions of 250 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride
• ranitidine 50 mg IV intermittent bolus in 50 mL of dextrose 5% in water.

How many mL of intake should the nurse record?

Choice A rationale

While bleeding could indicate trauma, EEG does not detect blood presence or volume but instead evaluates electrical brain activity indicative of neuronal function.

Choice B rationale

Cerebral oxygen intake assessment requires pulse oximetry or arterial blood gas analysis rather than EEG, which monitors electrical signals, not oxygenation status.

Choice C rationale

EEG identifies abnormal brain wave patterns suggesting ongoing seizure activity, even in sedated patients, aiding in targeted interventions and preventing potential complications.

Choice A rationale

Scheduled voiding relies on the patient’s ability to control bladder function, which is ineffective in cases of a flaccid bladder caused by spinal cord injuries.

Choice B rationale

External catheters, such as condom catheters, are suited for patients with partial bladder control but are not appropriate for flaccid or atonic bladder management.

Choice C rationale

Indwelling urinary catheters may be used short-term but pose higher risks of urinary tract infections and are not optimal for long-term management of flaccid bladder.

Choice D rationale

Intermittent catheterization is the preferred method for managing flaccid bladder, ensuring complete bladder emptying while minimizing infection risks compared to indwelling catheters.