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A Patient with Severe Burns Has Crystalloid Fluid Replacement Ordered

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A patient with severe burns has crystalloid fluid replacement ordered using the Parkland formula.The initial volume of fluid to be administered in the first 24 hours is 30,000 mL.The initial rate of administration is 1875 mL/hr.After the first 8 hours,what rate should the nurse infuse the IV fluids?


Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process in which a patient voluntarily agrees to a medical treatment or procedure after understanding its risks, benefits, and alternatives.

IV Infusion

The delivery of liquids directly into a vein through an intravenous line for therapeutic purposes, such as hydration or medication administration.

Restraints

Methods or devices used to restrict a person’s movements or actions, often for safety or medical reasons.

Bone Marrow Aspiration

A medical procedure involving the extraction of a small amount of bone marrow fluid for examination or testing.

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