The School-Age Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with Dehydration

Short Answer

The school-age child is admitted to the hospital with dehydration. The child weighs 30 pounds. The physician orders: 50 mL/kg
0.9 percent NSS with 5 percent dextrose IV over 4 hours. Calculate the IV pump to infuse 50 mL/kg/4hrs. Supply on hand: 1000 mL
0.9 percent NSS/
2.5 percent dextrose