For children who need crystalloid fluid resuscitation, the formula is altered to
a. 20 ml/kg bolus.
b. 20 ml/kg/hour.
c. 40 ml/kg bolus
d. 40 ml/kg/hour.
A
Fluid resuscitation in a child is delivered in 20 ml/kg boluses.
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