Calculate the Daily Rate of Maintenance Fluids and the IV

question 21

Multiple Choice

Calculate the daily rate of maintenance fluids and the IV hourly flow rate for a child who weighs 44 pounds.

• A)1100 mL per day; 46 mL/h
• B)850 mL per day; 35 mL/h
• C)1500 mL per day; 62 mL/h
• D)1200 mL per day; 50 mL/h

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