Question 343 · LEK · Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance

Calculate the basic daily fluid requirements for a 27-kg healthy child using the Holliday-Segar formula:

  1. A. 1350 mL.
  2. B. 1640 mL.
  3. C. 1700 mL.
  4. D. 2120 mL.
  5. E. 2700 mL.
Hint

Apply the 100/50/20 mL per kg rule to the successive 10-kg weight bands.

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