Volume of Hypotonic IV Fluid for Hypernatremia

A 30-year-old female patient is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of hypernatremia, which include excessive thirst, restlessness, and confusion. Upon further assessment, the nurse learns that the patient has not been able to drink water due to nausea from chemotherapy. The nurse prepares to administer intravenous fluids to correct the patient's sodium levels. To effectively manage the hypernatremia, the healthcare provider prescribes a hypotonic IV solution at a rate of 100 mL/hour.

Calculate the total volume of hypotonic IV fluid that should be administered over a 12-hour period for this patient. Fill in the blank: The total volume of hypotonic IV fluid to be administered is _______ mL.