A 200-pound client is receiving fluid replacement in the emergency department after 35% of the client's body was burned. The nurse would anticipate fluid resuscitation of at least
A) 140 ml/hour.
B) 14,000 ml in 24 hours.
C) 63 ml/hour.
D) 6364 ml in 24 hours.

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The most widely used formula for burn resuscitation is 2-4 ml ´ kg ´ TBSA. This amount is given over the first 24 hours starting from the actual time of the burn. The initial solution used is lactated Ringer's solution.

A 200-Pound Client Is Receiving Fluid Replacement in the Emergency