A nurse calculates the 12-hour intake for a client receiving 0.45% saline at 85 mL/hr by continuous infusion. Additional intake includes one eight-ounce cup of ice chips, one eight-ounce cup of coffee, one eight-ounce cup of ice cream, three eight-ounce cups of water, and one eight-ounce cup of pureed vegetables. What is the total intake in milliliters?

• A. 2100 mL
• B. 2340 mL
• C. 2560 mL
• D. 2750 mL

Answer: (B)

Total intake is the sum of the IV fluid over the 12 hours and all other fluids the patient ingests, with every beverage converted to milliliters. In nursing calculations, 8 ounces equals 240 milliliters.

From the IV infusion: 85 mL per hour for 12 hours equals 85 × 12 = 1020 mL.

Oral/other intake: there are seven eight-ounce servings (ice chips, coffee, ice cream, three waters, and pureed vegetables). Convert to milliliters: 7 × 240 mL = 1680 mL.

Add them together: 1020 mL + 1680 mL = 2700 mL.

So, the total intake is 2700 mL.