A 5 years old child brought to the hospital with history of loose stools but no history of fever or blood in stools. Mother says he is irritable and drinks water hastily when given. On examination eyes are sunken and in skin pinch test, the skin retracted within two seconds but not immediately. What is the treatment for this child?
Administer the first dose of IV antibiotic and immediately refer to hither center
Give oral fluids and ask the mother to continue the same and visit again next day
Consider severe dehydration, sta IV fluids, IV antibiotics and refer to higher center
Give Zinc supplementation and oral rehydration solution only and ask mother to come back if some danger signs develop
Answer- D. Give Zinc supplementation and oral rehydration solution only and ask mother to come back if some danger signs developThe child in this given scenario is having some dehydration, as the child is restless and irritable, drink water readilyand skin pinch goes back slowly (< 2 seconds) with sunken eyes. Treatment includes oral rehydration therapy, zincsupplementation and continued breastfeeding according to the WHO IMNCI protocol plan B.