Question

A 2-year-old has had diarrhoea and vomiting for 24 hours with mild dehydration. According to NICE guidelines for acute gastroenteritis, which is the recommended initial rehydration method?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution (ORS)

Answer

IV normal saline bolus

Answer

Continue only clear fluids

Answer

Immediately start antiemetics

Answer

Probiotic supplements

Practice question

A 2-year-old has had diarrhoea and vomiting for 24 hours with mild dehydration. According to NICE guidelines for acute gastroenteritis, which is the recommended initial rehydration method?