A nurse is monitoring a patient's intake and output. The patient drinks part of a can of cola. The nurse should
A) Ask the patient to finish the can of cola.
B) Estimate how much of the can was consumed by the patient.
C) Measure the remainder to determine the amount ingested.
D) Not record such a small amount of fluid.
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