Case Study
Ati Rn Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Proctored Exam
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The nurse should administer a total ofdropdown, sodium chloride in the first hour, and thendropdown, each subsequent hour.
Explanation & Rationale
Step 1: Calculate fluid for the first hour The prescription is 15 mL/kg/hr. Client weight = 88 kg Fluid = 88 kg × 15 mL/kg = 1320 mL Step 2: Calculate fluid for subsequent hours The prescription is 10 mL/kg/hr after the first hour. Fluid = 88 kg × 10 mL/kg = 880 mL
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