What is the total intake in mL when given 8 oz. broth, 16 oz. Pepsi, 9 oz. Ensure, 6 oz. coffee, 6 mL ice chips, and a 3.5 L fluid bolus?

To calculate the total intake in mL, it is essential to convert all fluid amounts into the same unit, which is milliliters (mL).

1. Start with the volumes provided:

• Broth: 8 oz

• Pepsi: 16 oz

• Ensure: 9 oz

• Coffee: 6 oz

• Ice chips: 6 mL

• Fluid bolus: 3.5 L

2. Convert ounces to milliliters. The conversion factor is that 1 oz is approximately 29.57 mL:

• Broth: 8 oz × 29.57 mL/oz = 236.56 mL

• Pepsi: 16 oz × 29.57 mL/oz = 473.18 mL

• Ensure: 9 oz × 29.57 mL/oz = 266.16 mL

• Coffee: 6 oz × 29.57 mL/oz = 177.44 mL

3. Convert liters to milliliters. The conversion factor is that 1 L = 1,000 mL:

• Fluid bolus: