Piper is a 5-year-old, 28.6 lbs., admitted to the hospital w…
Piper is a 5-year-old, 28.6 lbs., admitted to the hospital with a history of vomiting and diarrhea. Piper is not tolerating oral fluids and thus kept NPO. She has responded well to maintenance IV D5 ½ NS. The nurse knows that the IV fluids are given based on Piper’s body weight to maintain her fluid/electrolyte balance. What is Piper’s hourly IV fluids infusion rate? Usual Weight Hourly Daily Up to 10 kg 4mL/kg/hr 100 mL/kg/day 11-20 kg 40 mL + 2mL/kg for every> 10 kg 1000 mL +50 mL/kg/day for every kg>10 > 20 kg 60 mL +1 mL/kg for every kg> 20 kg 1500 mL +20 mL/kg/day for every kg >20
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