A sample consensus formula for fluid replacement recommends that a balanced salt solution be administered in the first 24 hours of a burn in the range of 2 to 4 mL/kg/% of burn, with 50% of the total given in the first 8 hours postburn. A 176-lb (80-kg) man with a 30% burn should receive a minimum of how much fluid replacement in the first 8 hours? a. 1,200 mL

b. 2,400 mL

c. 3,600 mL

d. 4,800 mL

A 176-lb (80-kg) man with a 30% burn should receive a minimum of 2,400 ml of fluid replacement in the first 8 hours

The answer is option b. 2,400 ml

Explanation:

Step 1: Determine total minimum ml per percentage of burn

Minimum ml per kg=2 ml

The man is 80 kg

Total minimum ml to be administered per percentage of burn=minimum ml per kg*weight of the man

replacing;

Total minimum ml to be administered = 2*80=160 ml per percentage

Step 2: Determine total minimum ml in the first 24 hours

This can be expressed as;

Total minimum ml to be administered=Total minimum ml to be administered per percentage of burn*percentage of burn

where;

Total minimum ml to be administered per percentage of burn=160 ml per percentage of burn

percentage of burn=30%

replacing;

Total minimum ml to be administered in the first 24 hours=160*30=4,800 ml

Step 2: Determine total minimum ml in the first 8 hours

total minimum ml to be administered in the first 8 hours=50%*4,800

(50/100) * 4,800=2,400 ml

A 176-lb (80-kg) man with a 30% burn should receive a minimum of 2,400 ml of fluid replacement in the first 8 hours