The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who requires IV therapy to treat dehydration.How many mL of IV fluid will the pediatric client need per day and how many mL will the pediatric client receive per hour?

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The child's weight in kg = 33 lbs./2.2 = 15 kg.For the first 10 kg,multiply 10 100 mL/kg x 10 kg = 1000 mL.For the remaining 5 kg,multiply 50 mL/kg x 5 kg = 250 mL.The total fluid intake should be 1250 mL.Then,divide this amount by 24 or 1250/24 hr = 52.08 or 52 mL/hr.

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