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An infant weighing 15 lb has just been treated for severe diarrhea in the hospital. Discharge instructions by the nurse will include maintenance fluid requirements for the pediatric client. Which of the following values best indicates the nurse’s understanding of normal fluid requirements for this infant?
A. 240 mL/day
B. 680 mL/day
C. 330 mL/day
D. 960 mL/day
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A, C, D) These answers are incorrect. (B) Normal fluid requirement for this pediatric client is based on the fact that 010 kg of weight equals 100 mL/kg per day. This infant weighs 15 pounds (6.8 kg). Thus, 100 mL X 6.8 = 680 mL/day.
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