When Using the Parkland Formula for Calculating Post-Burn Fluid Resuscitation

question 6

Multiple Choice

When using the Parkland Formula for calculating post-burn fluid resuscitation, as a pediatric nurse, at what point would you administer albumin infusions to maintain serum albumin at more than 2 g/dL?

• A) Immediately upon patient presentation
• B) Within the 12-hour period post-burn
• C) Within the first 24-hour period post-burn
• D) Within the second 24-hour period post-burn

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