Calculate the daily rate of maintenance fluids and the IV hourly flow rate for a child who weighs 44 pounds
1. 1100 mL per day; 46 mL/h
2. 850 mL per day; 35 mL/h
3. 1500 mL per day; 62 mL/h
4. 1200 mL per day; 50 mL/h
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Global Rationale: 44 ÷ 2.2 = 20 kg, 1000 + 500 = 1500 mL.
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