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During a shift, a client voids 450 mL and 300 mL, and 125 mL drains from the nasogastric tube. What is the total output in mL?

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Answer: 875 mL

450 + 300 + 125 = 875 mL. Output includes urine, emesis, drainage from tubes, and diarrhea.

Source: Potter & Perry. Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th ed. (intake and output)

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  • Review assistive device teaching: cane on the strong side, crutch stairs ('up with the good, down with the bad'), walker sequence.
  • Know diet types (clear vs. full liquid, low sodium, renal, high iron) and tube-feeding safety: head of bed at least 30 degrees, placement confirmed by x-ray before first use.

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