Replacemt Flashcards
1
Q
The normal daily requirements of water for adults
A
Is about 25 to 40 ml/kg of body weight or an average of about 2L/m2 of body surface area
2
Q
Children and small adults need more water per pound of body weight . T or F
A
True
3
Q
Water requirement for patients <10kg
A
100 mL/kg/d
4
Q
10 to 20 Kg water requirements
A
1000 mL +50 mL/kg/day
5
Q
20 kg to maximum of 80 kg
A
1500 mL + 20mL /kg/d
6
Q
Symptoms of potassium loss
A
Weak pulse ,faint heart sound, failing blood pressure, general weakness
7
Q
Diarrhea,irritability, muscle cramp, pain
A
Excess potassium symptoms
8
Q
Average daily loss of protein is
A
80 g per day
9
Q
Fatigue, muscle weaknesses, apprehension, convulsions
A
Symptoms of excess sodium loss
10
Q
Average daily intake of sodium is 135 to 170 mEq
A
8-10 g
