Author Question: What is the hourly maintenance fluid rate for an intravenous infusion in a child weighing 19.3 ... (Read 44 times)

awywial · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What is the hourly maintenance fluid rate for an intravenous infusion in a child weighing 19.3 kilograms?

a. 19 milliliters
b. 45 milliliters
c. 61 milliliters
d. 95 milliliters

Question 2

A child is receiving intravenous fluids. How frequently should the nurse assess and document the condition of the child's intravenous site?

a. Every hour
b. Every 2 hours
c. Every 4 hours
d. Every shift

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The formula for calculating daily fluid requirements is 0 to 10 kg: 100 mL/kg/day; 10 to 20 kg: 1000 mL for the first 10 kg of body weight plus 50 mL/kg/day for each kg between 10 and 20 . To determine an hourly rate, divide the total milliliters per day by 24.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse assesses and documents an IV site at least every hour for signs and symptoms of infiltration and phlebitis. The nurse should assess a child's IV site more frequently than every 2 to 4 hours or every shift. Serious complications could occur during this time interval.