A Child Has Been Treated for Shock with 60 ML/kg

question 17

Multiple Choice

A child has been treated for shock with 60 mL/kg of normal saline. What should be considered at this time?

• A) Administer an additional 20 mL/kg bolus of fluids
• B) Switch to lactated Ringer's solution
• C) Start vasopressors
• D) Alternate normal saline and Ringer's solution

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