Question

child weighs 10 kg. how many milliliters per hour are needed to deliver the maintenance fluid? round answer to whole number.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the formula for maintenance fluid calculation

The formula for maintenance fluid for children is \(100\space mL/kg/day\) for the first \(10\space kg\) of body weight.

Step2: Calculate the total fluid per day

For a \(10 - kg\) child, the total fluid per day is \(100\times10 = 1000\space mL\).

Step3: Calculate the fluid per hour

Since there are \(24\) hours in a day, the fluid per hour is \(\frac{1000}{24}\approx41.67\).

Answer:

\(42\)