Does the following medication cause fluid overload to a 78 kg patient with sepsis especially if the fluid that can be tolerated for a patient is 30-40 ml/kg/day? Potassium Chloride 40meq in 1L to run for 8 hours PLR 1 liter 80ml/hr Norepinephrine 16mg in 250ml D5W

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Chapter5: Urinalysis
Section5.5: Microscopic Examination Of Urine Sediment
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Does the following medication cause fluid overload to a 78 kg patient with sepsis especially if the fluid that can be tolerated for a patient is 30-40 ml/kg/day?

  • Potassium Chloride 40meq in 1L to run for 8 hours
  • PLR 1 liter 80ml/hr
  • Norepinephrine 16mg in 250ml D5W
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