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

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is calculating the daily maintenance fluid needs for an adequately hydrated child who weighs 12 kg. If the child is to receive 50% of the fluids by the IV route, at what mL/hr flow rate should the nurse set the pump? Round to the nearest tenth milliliter.

• A) 11.5 mL/hr
• B) 18.6 mL/hr
• C) 22.9 mL/hr
• D) 45.8 mL/hr

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