A child who weighs 28 lb needs fluid resuscitation
The nurse plans to administer ____________________.
ANS:
127-254 mL
The child weighs 12.72 kg. The rate for fluid resuscitation is 10-20 mL/kg, which is 127-254 mL total.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).