Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2024 of 2368
The nurse weighs a soiled peripad and underpad at 280 g. The dry weight of the same materials is 100 g. How much blood loss should the nurse document?
- 100 mL
- 280 mL
- 380 mL
- 180 mL
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Correct answer: 180 mL
The dry weight is subtracted from the soiled weight, and 1 gram equals 1 mL: 280 minus 100 is 180 mL.
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Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026