The nurse is preparing potassium bicarbonate (TriLyte) for a pediatric client scheduled for a colonoscopy. The directions state to provide the prep at an estimated rate of 25 mL/kg/hr

The child weighs 55 lb. The nurse should encourage the child to drink how much of the solution each hour?

A. 1 cup
B. 2 cups
C. 2.5 cups
D. 4 cups


ANS: C

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