The patient/client had 240 mL of milk, 180 mL of apple juice, and 120 mL of water with the 10 am medications. What is the total intake the nurse should document in liters on the intake and output form?
A) 54
B) 5.4
C) 0.54
D) 0.054

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When you move from a smaller quantity (milliliters) to a larger quantity (liters), divide or move the decimal three places to the left. To convert 540 mL to liters, move the decimal point three places to the left, which equals 0.54 L. The Quick Method for changing milliliters to liters is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 L = 1000 mL; the liter is the larger measure (240 mL + 180 mL + 120 mL) = 540 mL < x L. The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the left: 540 mL = 0.54 L.

The Patient/client Had 240 ML of Milk, 180 ML of Apple