The nurse must rehydrate a severely dehydrated patient (12%…

The nurse must rehydrate a severely dehydrated patient (12% weight loss).  The patient has already received a bolus of IV fluid (20 mL/kg over 20 minutes).  Based on the following rehydration formula, the provider has ordered the first half, of the total volume needed, to be administered in the first 8 hours.  If the patient weighs 21 kg, what would the rate of infusion be for the first 8 hours? Write and submit your calculations for this question on your paper. Label this question #7. REHYDRATION FORMULA weight up to 10 kg:  100 mL/kg/24 hr weight 11–20 kg:  1000 mL + (50 mL/kg for weight above 10 kg)/24 hr >20 kg:  1500 mL + (20 mL/kg for weight above 20 kg)/24 hr 1/2 of the total volume must be administered in the first 8 hours  

A mother brings in her 2-year-old son who has had diarrhea f…

A mother brings in her 2-year-old son who has had diarrhea for the last 3 days.  Upon assessment, his weight is 14.2 kg.  His mother states that he had his regular “well-child” visit earlier last week and his weight was 16 kg.  Calculate this child’s percentage of weight loss, from the previous week. Enter the numeric value only; record your answer to the tenth place. Write and submit your calculations for this question on your paper. Label this question #6.