DIURETIC THERAPY

Renal Water Loss – the daily obligate urinary water loss is determined by the renal solute load and the concentrating ability of the child’s kidneys. The renal solute load consists primarily of urea and major electrolytes (Na, K, Cl); under usual conditions seen in hospitalized children this is approximately 14.5 mOsm/100 Cal. Enough water should be provided for urine formation to avoid ... ................
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