The nurse is providing care for a patient who is on fluid restrictions due to renal failure. The patient's intake & output (I&O) should be carefully measured. Which substance does the nurse exclude from the intake total?

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Mashed potatoes and creamed corn are considered part of the solid food intake, not liquid intake, and therefore are not included in the fluid intake total. Fluid intake typically includes items that are liquid at room temperature, such as water, coffee, juices, and gelatin.

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