The nurse is caring for a 154-pound patient with 50% total body surface area (TBSA) burns. If using the Parkland formula, the nurse will calculate which amount of intravenous solution to provide this patient in the first 24 hours of care?
1. 14,000 mL
2. 42,000 mL
3. 3500 mL
4. 7000 mL
Answer: 1
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