Question

You are called to the bedside of a 12-year-old male patient who was admitted after a week of persistent vomiting, diarrhea and limiting oral intake of both solids and liquids. The patient's airway is patent, ventilatory rate is within normal limits and the patient's circulatory status presents with tachycardia, a blood pressure of 70/40 and a capillary refill time of 5 seconds. The patient is speaking incoherently. The patient has no history of cardiac problems or congenital defects. The appropriate fluid administration dose for this patient is:

Answer 1

The appropriate fluid administration dose for the patient is to provide intravenous fluids to restore fluid volume to normal levels and raise blood pressure.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypovolemic shock, caused by severe fluid loss, is a possible explanation for the patient's symptoms. The low blood pressure, tachycardia, and prolonged capillary refill time indicate inadequate blood flow and tissue perfusion. The appropriate fluid administration dose for this patient would be to provide intravenous fluids to restore fluid volume to normal levels and raise blood pressure. The quantity of fluids administered will depend on the severity of fluid loss and the patient's weight.