The formula used to calculate the volume of intravenous (IV) fluid required for fluid resuscitation of a client receiving care in the first 24 hours after a burn is:
1. 1 to 2 mL of lactated Ringer's solution ? body weight ? percent burn.
2. 2 to 3 mL of lactated Ringer's solution ? body weight ? percent burn.
3. 2 to 4 mL of lactated Ringer's solution ? body weight ? percent burn.
4. 3 to 6 mL of lactated Ringer's solution ? body weight ? percent burn.
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The formula used to calculate the volume of IV fluid required for fluid resuscitation is based on the Parkland formula. Using this formula, the client's fluid requirements for the first 24 hours after injury are estimated. For adults, the formula is 2 to 4 mL of lactated Ringer's solution ? body weight (in kg) ? percent burn. The other amounts of fluid are incorrect for the adult client.
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