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IV Fluid Prescribing Case 3: Cal Lus

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Cal Lus (DOB: 12/12/1943, Hospital Number: MS 909693) is a female patient who is presently NBM (nil by mouth) due to an unsafe swallow. She weighs 70kg. She is waiting for a SALT (speech and language therapy) assessment, however, this may not happen for over 24 hours. You need to ensure that the patient's fluid requirements are met until this assessment can be done.

Please prescribe the appropriate fluids for this patient for the next 24 hours, on the fluid chart. Feel free to use your university's examination stationery where appropriate.

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