The nurse calculates that a child with a burn injury is to ...

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The nurse calculates that a child with a burn injury is to receive 3,600 ml of intravenous fluid over the next 24 hours. How much of this fluid should the nurse provide to the patient during the first 8 hours?
 
  A) 900 ml
  B) 1,200 ml
  C) 1,800 ml
  D) 2,700 ml

Question 2

A child with extensive burns is permitted to eat. Which nutrient should the nurse ensure is of a high amount when the child's meals are being prepared?
 
  A) Fats
  B) Protein
  C) Minerals
  D) Carbohydrates

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Fluid is administered rapidly for the first 8 hours after the injury or half of the 24-hour load and then more slowly for the next 16 hours or the second half. If the child is to receive 3,600 ml of fluid over 24 hours, half of the amount, or 1,800 ml, should be infused over the first 8 hours. The remaining 1,800 ml should be infused over the next 16 hours.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
To supply adequate calories for increased metabolic needs and spare protein for repair of cells after a burn injury, the diet is high in calories and protein. The diet does not need to be high in fat, minerals, or carbohydrates.