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What is the first step in treating a child with severe dehydration?
What is the first step in treating a child with severe dehydration?
Why should 5% glucose (dextrose) solution not be used for IV rehydration?
Why should 5% glucose (dextrose) solution not be used for IV rehydration?
How much of the chosen IV solution should be given to a severely dehydrated child?
How much of the chosen IV solution should be given to a severely dehydrated child?
What is a sign of severe dehydration in a child with diarrhoea?
What is a sign of severe dehydration in a child with diarrhoea?
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Why should Zinc be given to a child with severe dehydration?
Why should Zinc be given to a child with severe dehydration?
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How often should IV fluids be repeated in a severely dehydrated child?
How often should IV fluids be repeated in a severely dehydrated child?
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What is the first step in treating a child with severe dehydration from cholera?
What is the first step in treating a child with severe dehydration from cholera?
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How often should the child be reassessed during the rehydration period?
How often should the child be reassessed during the rehydration period?
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What is the indication for repeating the IV fluid infusion?
What is the indication for repeating the IV fluid infusion?
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What is the recommended treatment for a child with cholera who is still showing signs of some dehydration after IV rehydration?
What is the recommended treatment for a child with cholera who is still showing signs of some dehydration after IV rehydration?
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What is the recommended amount of Ringer's lactate solution to give to an infant (< 12 months) in the first hour?
What is the recommended amount of Ringer's lactate solution to give to an infant (< 12 months) in the first hour?
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What should be checked to confirm that hydration is improving during the rehydration period?
What should be checked to confirm that hydration is improving during the rehydration period?
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