The nurse is caring for a burn-injured patient who weighs 154 pounds,and the burn injury covers 50% of his body surface area.The nurse calculates the fluid needs for the first 24 hours after a burn injury using a standard fluid resuscitation formula of 4 mL/kg/% burn of intravenous (IV) fluid for the first 24 hours.The nurse plans to administer what amount of fluid in the first 24 hours?
A) 2800 mL
B) 7000 mL
C) 14 L
D) 28 L
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