The Nurse Is Preparing Potassium Bicarbonate (TriLyte) for a Pediatric

The nurse is preparing potassium bicarbonate (TriLyte) for a pediatric patient scheduled for a colonoscopy. The directions state to provide the preparation at an estimated rate of 25 mL/kg/hr. The child weighs 55 lbs. The nurse should encourage the child to drink how much of the solution each hour?

A) 1,375 mL
B) 480 mL
C) 625 mL
D) 3,025 mL