From 06:00 to 14:00, a patient is receiving formula via feeding tube at 200 mL every 2 hours. After each feeding, 50 mL of water is given. What is the total intake for the shift?

From 06:00 to 14:00, a patient is receiving formula via feeding tube at 200 mL every 2 hours. After each feeding, 50 mL of water is given. What is the total intake for the shift?

• A. 1,000 mL
• B. 1,250 mL
• C. 1,500 mL
• D. 1,750 mL

Answer: (B)

When counting how many feedings occur in a shift, include both the start and end times if the interval fits exactly. From 06:00 to 14:00, with feeds every 2 hours, the feedings happen at 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, and 14:00 — five events. Total formula = 5 × 200 mL = 1000 mL. Total water after each feeding = 5 × 50 mL = 250 mL. Total intake for the shift = 1000 + 250 = 1250 mL.

When counting how many feedings occur in a shift, include both the start and end times if the interval fits exactly. From 06:00 to 14:00, with feeds every 2 hours, the feedings happen at 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, and 14:00 — five events.

Total formula = 5 × 200 mL = 1000 mL.

Total water after each feeding = 5 × 50 mL = 250 mL.

Total intake for the shift = 1000 + 250 = 1250 mL.