A young child is brought to the emergency department with severe dehydration secondary to acute diarrhea and vomiting. Therapeutic management of this child will begin with:

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Intravenous fluids are the initial step in managing severe dehydration in a child, especially when caused by acute diarrhea and vomiting, to quickly restore fluid and electrolyte balance.

A Young Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Severe