Question

A 14-month-old girl presents with 2 days of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. She is alert with moist mucous membranes, capillary refill <2 seconds and normal urine output. According to RCH dehydration guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution given frequently in small amounts

Answer

Immediate intravenous fluid resuscitation with 0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

Nil by mouth and observation

Answer

Discharge without advice

Answer

Commence loperamide and codeine to reduce stool frequency

Practice question

A 14-month-old girl presents with 2 days of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. She is alert with moist mucous membranes, capillary refill <2 seconds and normal urine output. According to RCH dehydration guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?