Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with vomiting and diarrhoea for 24 hours. He is alert with slightly dry mucous membranes, normal capillary refill and passes urine, with no signs of shock. What is the most appropriate fluid management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution in small frequent amounts

Answer

Immediate intravenous fluid bolus of 20 mL/kg

Answer

Nil by mouth and observation only

Answer

Intravenous colloid bolus

Answer

Hypertonic saline infusion

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with vomiting and diarrhoea for 24 hours. He is alert with slightly dry mucous membranes, normal capillary refill and passes urine, with no signs of shock. What is the most appropriate fluid management?