What is the most important factor in determining the rate of fluid replacement in the dehydrated child?
A) The child's weight
B) The type of dehydration
C) Urine output
D) Serum potassium level

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Isonatremic and hyponatremic dehydration resuscitation involves fluid replacement over 24 hours.Hypernatremic dehydration involves a slower replacement rate to prevent a sudden decrease in the sodium level.The child's weight determines the amount of fluid needed,not the rate of fluid replacement.One milliliter of body fluid is equal to 1 g of body weight; therefore a loss of 1 kg (2.2 lb)is equal to 1 L of fluid.Urine output is not a consideration for determining the rate of administration of replacement fluids.Potassium level is not as significant in determining the rate of fluid replacement as the type of dehydration.

What Is the Most Important Factor in Determining the Rate