You are taking care of an infant who was admitted with dehydration. His weight is 6kg. You have been watching his I & O's. What would you expect the infant's urinary output to be in order to maintain adequate hydration?
1. 0.5–2 ml/kg/hr
2. 0.5–2.5 ml/kg/hr
3. 1–3 ml/kg/hr
4. As long as he is having wet diapers it doesn't matter
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1. Urine output is not in normal range
2. Urine output is not in normal range
3. Urine output for the newborn/infant should be 1–3 cc/kg/hr, in the hospital, to maintain adequate fluid maintenance
4. Measuring I & O is important to assess kidney function in a dehydrated patient
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