ATI N300 Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
Calculation
At 2100, a client meets sepsis criteria BP 98/52. HR 132. RR 33, core temp 102.1 (38.9 C) pulse ox 92% on 4L with a serum lactate of 4.5. The patient weighs 176.3 pounds. IV 0.9 NSS is prescribed 30 mL/kg over 3 hours. what is the total volume the patient should receive in 3 hours? Round to the nearest whole number, do not use trailing zeros
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Convert the patient's weight from pounds to kilograms: 176.3 pounds / 2.2 pounds/kg = 80.136 kg (approximately 80.1 kg) Calculate the total fluid volume based on the prescribed dosage: 30 mL/kg x 80.1 kg = 2403 mL
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