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A mother brings her 10-month-old son to the emergency department because he has been vomiting for the past 10 days. The child has not experienced any diarrhea. On physical examination, he is lethargic and has dry mucous membranes, reduced tears, a full anterior fontanelle, and 2-second capillary refill. After a second intravenous bolus of 20 mL/kg of normal saline, the boy extends his arms and legs forcefully for 10 seconds.
Of the following, the MOST appropriate next step in the management of this child is administration of
A mother brings her 10-month-old son to the emergency department because he has been vomiting for the past 10 days. The child has not experienced any diarrhea. On physical examination, he is lethargic and has dry mucous membranes, reduced tears, a full anterior fontanelle, and 2-second capillary refill. After a second intravenous bolus of 20 mL/kg of normal saline, the boy extends his arms and legs forcefully for 10 seconds.
Of the following, the MOST appropriate next step in the management of this child is administration of