Question

A 4-year-old child with gastroenteritis has vomiting and diarrhoea for 24 hours. He is alert with mildly dry mucous membranes, capillary refill 2 seconds and passes urine. Weight loss is estimated at 3%. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution given frequently in small amounts

Answer

Immediate intravenous fluids

Answer

Nil by mouth for 24 hours

Answer

Start loperamide

Answer

Give hypertonic drinks such as undiluted juice

Practice question

A 4-year-old child with gastroenteritis has vomiting and diarrhoea for 24 hours. He is alert with mildly dry mucous membranes, capillary refill 2 seconds and passes urine. Weight loss is estimated at 3%. What is the most appropriate management?