A Nurse Is Calculating the Daily Maintenance Fluid Needs for an Adequately

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is calculating the daily maintenance fluid needs for an adequately hydrated child who weighs 4 kg. How many mL of IV fluid will the child need in 24 hours? Round to the nearest whole milliliter.

• A) 100 mL
• B) 200 mL
• C) 300 mL
• D) 400 mL

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