You are caring for a 44-lb child who is hospitalized with vomiting and severe dehydration. The physician has ordered parenteral rehydration therapy to restore circulation. The order is for sodium chloride (0.9%) solution in a 20 mL/kg bolus
How much will you give?
400 mL
The child's weight must first be converted from pounds to kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 lb): 44 lb
=20 kg. Next multiply 20 kg ? 20 mL = 400 mL. The bolus will be 400 mL.
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