This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fluid and electrolytes, Subject name: Pediatrics
Fluid administration in an infant of 10 kg is 
Select and explain. 
A. 1 ml/kg/hr, B. 2 ml/kg/hr, C. 3 ml/kg/hr, D. 4 ml/kg/hr
D: 4 ml/kg/hr
Answer: D: 4 ml/kg/hr 
Explanation: For infants 3.5 to 10 kg the daily fluid requirement is 100 mL/kg. For children 11-20 kg the daily fluid requirement is 1000 mL + 50 mL/kg for every kg over 10. A guide for maintenance fluid therapy for children is as follows: 0-10 kg - 100 mL/kg/day (4 mL/kg/hr) 10-20 kg - 1000 mL/day + 50 mL/kg/day (40 mL/hr + 2 mL/kg/hr) >20 kg - 1500 mL/day + 25 mL/kg/day (60 mL/hr + 1 mL/kg/hr) Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition