A client with a gastrostomy feeding tube is to receive 3/4 strength Ensure 240 ml every 6 hours. How many ml of Ensure should be used to prepare the feeding?

To determine the correct amount of Ensure to prepare for the feeding through a gastrostomy tube, you need to calculate three-quarters (3/4) of the total volume specified, which is 240 ml.

First, calculate 3/4 of 240 ml:

1. Convert 3/4 into a decimal: 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75

2. Multiply 240 ml by 0.75:

( 240 , \text{ml} \times 0.75 = 180 , \text{ml} )

Therefore, the amount of 3/4 strength Ensure to be prepared is 180 ml. This calculation is crucial for ensuring that the correct concentration and volume of nutrition are administered to the client. Using this specific volume ensures that the feeding remains within the prescribed strength, which is important for the client's nutritional needs and to avoid potential complications from an inappropriate concentration.