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The intensive care department nurse is calculating the total intake for a client diagnosed with hypertensive crisis. The client has received 880 mL of D5W, IVPB of 100 mL of 0.9% NS, 8 ounces of water, 4 ounces of milk, and 6 ounces of chicken broth. The client has had a urinary output of 1,480 mL. What is the total intake for this client?
Correct Answer: 1180
Rationale: Total intake = IV fluids (880 mL D5W + 100 mL NS) + oral fluids (8 oz water + 4 oz milk + 6 oz broth). 1 oz = 30 mL, so oral = (8+4+6) × 30 = 540 mL. Total = 880 + 100 + 540 = 1,180 mL. Output (1,480 mL) is not included in intake.
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