For a 1-year-old with dehydration, what is the recommended fluid replacement plan?

In managing dehydration in a 1-year-old, the recommended fluid replacement plan is crucial for restoring proper hydration and ensuring the child's safety. The correct approach involves rapid initial rehydration followed by a more gradual continuation of fluid therapy.

The plan that involves administering 30 ml/kg of rehydration fluid over 1 hour followed by 70 ml/kg over a subsequent 5 hours is aligned with established pediatric guidelines for dehydration. This initial volume is significant enough to address acute fluid deficits and begins to correct the child's hydration status quickly. The second phase allows for ongoing rehydration and maintenance, ensuring that the child receives a sufficient amount of fluids to replace losses and maintain hydration over time.

This strategy is based on the understanding that infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of dehydration, which can occur rapidly due to factors such as high metabolic rates and lower fluid reserves. Utilizing a structured fluid replacement plan like this helps facilitate safe and effective recovery from dehydration by ensuring that sufficient fluids are delivered in a timely manner.

In contrast, the other choices propose fluid volumes and rates that either underemphasize the urgency of rapid fluid replacement or do not distribute the volume appropriately to sustain hydration, which could lead to prolonged rehydration times and increased risks of