During the last 8 hours, a hospital patient drank 2 cups of water, 8 ounces of orange juice, and 12 ounces of coffee. He has also received 640 mL of fluid through an IV. Altogether, how many liters of fluid has the patient received during the 8 hours?
A. 3.42 L
B. 2.34 L
C. 1.96 L
D. 2.58 L
Answer: C
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