The nurse is caring for the client who weighs 306 lbs. and h…
The nurse is caring for the client who weighs 306 lbs. and has full thickness burns covering approximately 49% of their Body Surface Area (BSA). Using the Parkland formula and 4mL dose, the nurse would calculate the first 8 hours of fluid as how many ml’s? (Follow math rules, give answer to the tenths place, do not round): _______ How many ml’s will the nurse give to the client for the second 8 hours? (Give answer to the tenths place, do not round): _______ What IV fluid will the nurse use during this fluid resuscitation? _______ The provider decides to recalculate the total body burn percentage and increases the percentage to 52%. This additional fluid is ordered to be added to the last 8 hours of fluid administration. How much fluid will the nurse give the client for the last 8 hours? _______
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