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A bedbound 70 kg 40 year old male had no access to water for many days. He is found by a neighbour and brought to the ER. His serum Na is 170 mmol/L.
What is the total water deficit?
How would you correct it? For fluid orders, specify the fluid type and rate of administration.
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