A nurse is caring for a patient with second- and third-degree burns to 50% of the body. The nurse prepares fluid resuscitation based on knowledge of the Parkland (Baxter) formula that includes which recommendation?
a. The total 24-hour fluid requirement should be administered in the first 8 hours.
b. One half of the total 24-hour fluid requirement should be administered in the first 8 hours.
c. One third of the total 24-hour fluid requirement should be administered in the first 4 hours.
d. One half of the total 24-hour fluid requirement should be administered in the first 4 hours.
Ans: b. One half of the total 24-hour fluid requirement should be administered in the first 8 hours.
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