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awywial

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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



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Ksanderson1296

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Answer to Question 1

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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.

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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.




awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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