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    N158 nursing care of infants proctored exam (paediatrics)
    A pediatric patientweighing 23.5 kilograms has 14% total body surface area (TBSA) affected by partial- and full-thickness burns. Calculate initial fluid resuscitation needs using the Parkland formula (4 mL x kg x %TBSA). At what rate is milliliters per hour (mL/hr) should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver half of the total fluid volume in the first 8 hours after the burn injury? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if applicable and enter only digits.

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