A patient/client is on a 1200 mL fluid restriction for 24 hours. At breakfast and lunch, the patient/client consumed 3/5 of the fluid allowance. How many milliliters were consumed?
A) 280
B) 360
C) 540
D) 720

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To estimate 3/5 of 1200 mL, set up the fraction: 3/5 × 1200/1 = 3600/5 = 720 mL. Multiply the numerators across and then multiply the denominators across. Reduce the answer to its lowest terms.

A Patient/client Is on a 1200 ML Fluid Restriction for 24