Determine S.G.'s daily fluid maintenance requirements. How can her parents ensure this
intake and determine adequate hydration status?
What will be an ideal response?
Hydration status is important immediately postoperatively.
6.5 × 100 = 650 mL in 24 hours, which is 27 mL/hr.
S.G.'s parents should ensure that S.G. takes at least 1 oz (30 mL) per hour. This can be accomplished
by using the oral syringe (with or without soft tubing attached) or cup to feed for the first day or so.
The surgeon or SLP will advise when to begin bottle-feeding.
A 6-month-old should be having six to eight wet diapers per day and have moist mucous
membranes and tearing. If S.G.'s parents have any concerns, they should call the surgeon or their PCP
(primary care physician).
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