A Child Has an NG Tube to Continuous Low Intermittent

question 54

Short Answer

A child has an NG tube to continuous low intermittent suction. The physician's prescription is to replace the previous 4-hour NG output with a normal saline piggyback over a 2-hour period. The NG output for the previous 4 hours totaled 50 ml. What milliliter/hour rate should the nurse administer to replace normal saline piggyback? (Record your answer in a whole number.)

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Definitions:

Manic Phase

A period of abnormally elevated mood, energy, and activity, often found in bipolar disorder.

Hypomania

A mental state characterized by elevated mood, increased activity or energy levels, and often reduced need for sleep, without the full-blown symptoms of mania.

Ion Activity

The effective concentration of an ion in solution, influenced by interactions with other ions, which affects its ability to participate in chemical reactions and processes.

Bipolar Disorder

A psychological disorder marked by significant mood oscillations, featuring elevated states (mania or hypomania) and depressive episodes.