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The nurse is calculating intake for a client for the previous twelve-hour shift. The client received: ,¢ One 150 mL intravenous antibiotic ,¢ One eight-ounce cup of coffee ,¢ One eight-ounce cup of ice cream ,¢ Three eight-ounce cups of water ,¢ Two 10 mL sodium chloride (normal saline) flushes. The nurse should calculate the client's total intake as how many mL? Fill in the blank.

Correct Answer: 1130 mL

Rationale: Convert ounces to mL: 8 oz = 240 mL.
Total: 150 mL (antibiotic) + 240 mL (coffee) + 240 mL (ice cream) + 720 mL (3 cups water) + 20 mL (flushes) = 1130 mL.

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