Question

A two-year-old child is showing signs of shock. a 10 ml/kg bolus of normal saline solution is ordered. the child weighs 40 lb (18.18 kg). how many milliliters should be administered? round your answer using a whole number.

Answer 1

182 milliliters should be administered. The 10 ml/kg bolus of normal saline solution is ordered for the 40 lb.(18.18 lbs) child.

Given weight = 18.18 lbs

10ml/kg = 10x18.18 = 181.80 or 182.