A child presents with diarrhea and peripheral circulatory failure. The aerial pH is 7.0, PCO2 15 mmHg, and PO2 76 mm Hg. What will be the most appropriate therapy?: (A) Sodium bicarbonate infusion, (B) Bolus of Ringers lactate., (C) Bolus of hydroxyethyl starch, (D) 5% Dextrose infusion
Answer is B. Acidosis cause due to shock by Dehydration should be corrected by RL i/v fluid.