A patient receives 0.9% saline at 70 mL/hr for four hours, two eight-ounce cups of ice chips, one eight-ounce cup of coffee, and three eight-ounce cups of water. What is the total intake in mL?

• A. 1200 mL
• B. 1480 mL
• C. 1800 mL
• D. 2100 mL

Answer: (B)

In intake calculations, convert every form of intake to milliliters and then add them up. The IV fluid contributes 70 mL per hour for four hours: 70 × 4 = 280 mL. Ice chips are counted by cup, with one cup of ice chips typically equaling 120 mL of water when melted, so two cups give 2 × 120 = 240 mL. Beverages: coffee is one eight-ounce cup, which is 8 oz ≈ 240 mL. Water: three eight-ounce cups equal 24 oz, which is 3 × 240 = 720 mL. Add them: 280 + 240 + 240 + 720 = 1,480 mL.