A 2-year-old child with a recent history of diarrhoea now has signs of severe dehydration: sunken eyes, lethargy, and decreased urine output. Which re...

Question

A 2-year-old child with a recent history of diarrhoea now has signs of severe dehydration: sunken eyes, lethargy, and decreased urine output. Which rehydration approach is recommended initially by NICE?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution (ORS) over 4 hours

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IV normal saline bolus immediately

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IV 5% dextrose infusion

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Continue breastfeeding only

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Nasogastric feeding

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

A 2-year-old child with a recent history of diarrhoea now has signs of severe dehydration: sunken eyes, lethargy, and decreased urine output. Which rehydration approach is recommended initially by NICE?