Estimate Mrs. Washington's fluid needs
What will be an ideal response?
• Weight:
100 mL per kg body weight for 1st 10 kg
50 mL per kg body weight for next 10 kg
20 mL per kg body weight for each kg above 20 kg
1000 + 500 + 1100 = 2600 mL fluid
• Age & weight:
55-65 years: 30 mL per kg body weight per day
30 x 75 = 2523 mL
• Energy needs: 1 mL per kcal = 1619 x 1 ≈ 1600 mL
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