Author Question: Compared to the term infant, the preterm infant has a. Few blood vessels visible though the skin ... (Read 44 times)

CQXA · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Compared to the term infant, the preterm infant has

a. Few blood vessels visible though the skin
b. More subcutaneous fat
c. Well-developed flexor muscles
d. Greater surface area in proportion to weight

Question 2

You are caring for a 44-lb child who is hospitalized with vomiting and severe dehydration. The physician has ordered parenteral rehydration therapy to restore circulation. The order is for sodium chloride (0.9) solution in a 20 mL/kg bolus.

How much will you give?

lindahyatt42 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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A Preterm infants have greater surface area in proportion to their weight.
B This is an indication of a more mature infant.
C This is an indication of a more mature infant.
D Preterm infants have greater surface area in proportion to their weight.

Answer to Question 2

400 mL
The child's weight must first be converted from pounds to kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 lb): 44 lb
=20 kg. Next multiply 20 kg 20 mL = 400 mL. The bolus will be 400 mL.