Treatment choice in severe dehydration is-: (A) DNS 5%, (B) Normal saline, (C) DNS 10%, (D) Ringer lactate
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., Ringer lactate Fluids used in severe dehydration* Best IV fluid for severe dehydration is Ringer's lactate.* An ideal preparation would be Ringer's lactate with 5% added dextrose, However, it is not available.* If Ringer's lactate is not available, normal saline solution (0.9% NaCl) can be used.