Question

A 18-month-old child presents with 3 days of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He is alert, with slightly dry mucous membranes but normal capillary refill and urine output. Weight loss is estimated at 3%. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution given frequently in small amounts

Answer

Intravenous fluids for all children with gastroenteritis

Answer

Nil by mouth for 24 hours to rest the gut

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Start broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Give anti-motility agents such as loperamide

Practice question

A 18-month-old child presents with 3 days of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He is alert, with slightly dry mucous membranes but normal capillary refill and urine output. Weight loss is estimated at 3%. What is the most appropriate management?