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You Are Caring for a 44-Lb Child Who Is Hospitalized

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You are caring for a 44-lb child who is hospitalized with vomiting and severe dehydration.The physician has ordered parenteral rehydration therapy to restore circulation.The order is for sodium chloride (0.9%)solution in a 20-mL/kg bolus.How much will you give?

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400 mL
The child's weight must...

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