What Is the Most Important Factor in Determining the Rate

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the most important factor in determining the rate of fluid replacement in the dehydrated child?

• A) The child's weight
• B) The type of dehydration
• C) Urine output
• D) Serum potassium level

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Definitions:

Pessimistic

A tendency to anticipate unfavorable outcomes or emphasize the negative aspects of a situation.

Expected Time

An estimation of the duration it would likely take to complete a task, often used in project management for scheduling.

PERT Times

entails the estimated durations in the Program Evaluation and Review Technique, a method used in project management.

Optimistic Time

The shortest possible time in which a task or project can be completed, assuming everything goes better than expected.