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nummyann

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Maintenance Rate Table
 
  Weight Range Required Daily Fluid
  0-1 kg 100 mL per kg
  10-20 kg 1000 mL + 50 mL per kg above 10 kg
  20-70 kg 1500 mL + 20 mL per kg above 20 kg
  Over 70 kg 2500 mL (adult requirement)
 
  A child is to receive IV fluids at maintenance rate. The child weighs 60 lb.
  a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____________
  b. Calculate the 24-hour fluid requirements for this patient. ____________
  c. How many milliliters per hour are needed to deliver the maintenance fluids? _______________

Question 2

The physician orders Ampicillin 150 mg IM for a systemic infection. After reconstitution, the medication is available as 125 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


dudman123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. 27.3 kg
b. 1365 mL
c. 56.9 mL/h

Answer to Question 2

1.2 mL


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