A postsurgical patient consumed a cup of ice chips filled to the 120-mL mark, 2 ounces of broth, and 120 mL of water. In addition, 750 mL of intravenous fluids were infused. The patient voided 650 mL and vomited 100 mL
What is the total intake for this patient? ________ mL
What is the total output for this patient? ________ mL
Fill in the blanks with correct word
990; 750
One cup of ice is equal to one-half cup of water. Therefore, 120 mL of ice is 60 mL of intake. One ounce is equal to 30 mL, so 2 ounces equals 60 mL. Therefore, the combined intake is 990 mL and the combined output is 750 mL.
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