How many milliliters would the nurse document on the intake and output form as being absorbed from a 1-liter bag if 550 mL was left in the bag?
A) 400
B) 450
C) 500
D) 550

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To estimate the amount of liquid that was absorbed, subtract the amount left in the bag (550 mL) from the total amount. Use the following equivalent (1 L = 1000 mL) to work in the same liquid measure. Therefore, 1000 mL (amount in a 1-L bag) ? 550 mL (amount left in IV bag) = 450 mL (amount of IV fluid absorbed).

How Many Milliliters Would the Nurse Document on the Intake