A child who weighs 53 lbs is receiving fluid volume replacement as part of the treatment for shock. The nurse is evaluating the child's hourly urinary output to determine if the child's condition is improving
Which output would the nurse interpret as most indicative of improvement? A) 12 mL
B) 15 mL
C) 22 mL
D) 30 mL
D
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Improved urinary output of 1 to 2 mL/kg/hour is the goal. The child weighs 53 pounds, which is equivalent to 24 kg. Thus, improvement in this child would be noted by an hourly urinary output between 24 and 48 mL/hour.
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