<prompt> Fluid intake by a 8 kg boy should be: March 2005700 ml800 ml900 ml1mL  <response>: Ans. B: 800 ml Guidelines for maintenance fluid requirements: For weight less than 10 kg: 100 mlkg, e.g. an 8 kg child receives 800 mlday. For weight 10-20 kg: 100 mlkgd for the first 10 kg 1000 ml 50 ml kg d for every kg above 10 kg. For weight above 20 kg: 100 mlkgd for the first 10 kg 1000 ml 50 mlkgd for every kg above 10 kg 500 ml 20 mlkgd for every kg above 20 kg. 