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    Health And Wellness (Paediatrics 2) mcp Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    A client who weighs 138 pounds is to receive intravenous fluids. Calculate the total daily volume of intravenous maintenance fluids using the guidelines below. Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Record numerical answers only. 100 mL/kg/day for the first 10 kg of body weight 50 mL/kg/day for the next 10 kg of body weight 20 mL/kg/day for each kg above 20 kg of body weight

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Convert weight to kilograms 138 lb ÷ 2.2 = 62.73 kg ≈ 63 kg Step 2: Calculate fluid for first 10 kg 10 kg × 100 mL = 1000 mL Step 3: Calculate fluid for next 10 kg 10 kg × 50 mL = 500 mL Step 4: Calculate fluid for remaining weight 63 kg − 20 kg = 43 kg 43 kg × 20 mL = 860 mL Step 5: Add all amounts 1000 + 500 + 860 = 2360 mL

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