A child weighing 25 kg needs a fluid bolus of 10 mL/kg. What volume is given?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 250 mL
- Step 1: Volume = weight x dose per kg.
- Step 2: 25 x 10 = 250 mL.
Answer
250 mL.
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