A 4-year-old child presents with a 24-hour history of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He appears mildly dehydrated: dry lips, slightly sunken eyes, cap...

Question

A 4-year-old child presents with a 24-hour history of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He appears mildly dehydrated: dry lips, slightly sunken eyes, capillary refill 2 seconds, weight stable. He is alert and able to drink. According to paediatric dehydration guidance, what is the BEST management?

Accepted Answer

Administer oral rehydration solution in small frequent sips at home

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Admit for intravenous isotonic fluid bolus

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Start anti-diarrhoeal medication

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Keep him nil per os for 12 hours

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Give apple juice and clear fluids alone

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Paediatric dehydration - oral rehydration

A 4-year-old child presents with a 24-hour history of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He appears mildly dehydrated: dry lips, slightly sunken eyes, capillary refill 2 seconds, weight stable. He is alert and able to drink. According to paediatric dehydration guidance, what is the BEST management?