What is the fluid of choice during resuscitation of child with severe malnutrition and shock: (A) Ringer lactate with 5 % dextrose, (B) Normal saline with 5 % dextrose, (C) Ringer lactate, (D) Normal saline
Answer is A. As there is severe malnutrition glucose should be added. Hence 5 % dextrose is added to Ringer lactate.