CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

A Multi-Electrolyte Solution (MES) 150 ml/kg of body weight Q 24 hours is ordered for a pediatric client weighing 14.3 lbs. The nurse calculates for the intake of MES for this client is:
  1. 40 ml
  2. 2145 ml
  3. 975 ml
  4. 89 ml
Explanation
Answer: C - The nurse calculates for the intake of MES for this client is 975ml (2.2 lbs =1kg; 14.3lbs /2.2 lbs = 6.5 kg; 6.5 kg x 150 ml = 975 ml).
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