What is the best fluid choice for mild to moderate dehydration in a child with gastroenteritis who can drink?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Oral rehydration solution
- Step 1: Oral rehydration solution contains the right balance of sugar and salts.
- Step 2: It is effective and safe.
Answer
Oral rehydration solution.
Why not the others: Cola, juice and plain water do not replace salts properly.
Practise more Pediatrics.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed National Health Regulatory Authority Licensure Examination (NHRA Bahrain) mock tests.
More Pediatrics questions
- At about what age does a typical infant first smile socially?
- At about what age do most children walk independently?
- A 3-year-old has a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarseness after a cold. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Which drug is used in the treatment of croup?
- A febrile child has drooling, muffled voice, a tripod posture and difficulty swallowing. What is the most important immediate step?
- What is the usual cause of bronchiolitis in infants?