If the daily flush volume is 12 mL and the nurse reduces the number of flushes to two per day, what is the new daily flush volume?

If the daily flush volume is 12 mL and the nurse reduces the number of flushes to two per day, what is the new daily flush volume?

• A. 3 mL
• B. 6 mL
• C. 9 mL
• D. 12 mL

Answer: (B)

The total amount of flush solution used in a day stays the same (12 mL). When you cut the number of flushes to two times per day, you distribute that daily total across the two flushes. So you divide 12 mL by 2 flushes, which equals 6 mL per flush. The patient will receive 6 mL each time, totaling 12 mL for the day.

The total amount of flush solution used in a day stays the same (12 mL). When you cut the number of flushes to two times per day, you distribute that daily total across the two flushes. So you divide 12 mL by 2 flushes, which equals 6 mL per flush. The patient will receive 6 mL each time, totaling 12 mL for the day.