Question

The client had the following intake during your shift:

0700 50 mL free water flush 8 ounces of ice chips

0800 20 mL free water flush

0900 12 ounces of prune juice 5 ounces of gelatin dessert 8 ounces of vegetable broth 8 ounces of liquid meal supplement (i.e. Ensure®)

1000 10 ounces of ice chips 1000–1200 2 packs of red blood cells (250 mL each)

1100 8 ounces of vegetable broth 6 ounces of coffee with 2 ounces creamer

1200 16 ounces of ice chips

What was the client's total intake during your shift?

Answer 1

1 fluid ounce = 29.5 mL

So,

8 ounces of ice chips= 29.5 x8 = 236 mL

12 ounces of prune juice = 29.5 x 12= 354 mL

5 ounces of gelatin = 29.5 x5 = 147.5 mL

8 ounces of vegetable broth = 236 mL

8 ounces of liquid meal supplement = 236 mL

10 ounces of ice chips = 29.5 x 10 = 295 mL

6 ounces of coffee = 29.5 x6= 177 mL

2 ounces creamer= 29.5 x 2= 59 mL

16 ounces of ice chips = 29.5 x 16 = 472 mL

The total intake = 50+ 236+ 20+ 354+ 147.5+ 236+ 236+ 295+ 250+250+ 236+ 177+ 59+ 472

= 3018.5 mL

Therefore, the client's total intake during your shift is 3018.5 mL