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A 3-year-old boy presented with acute diarrhea and nurse Jolly gave him IV fluid for rehydration. What complication can occur?
  1. Congestive heart failure
  2. Pulmonary embolism
  3. Pleural effusion
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - The complication that can occur is congestive heard failure. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance can cause hypertension, CNS abnormalities, metabolic acidosis, arrhythmias, edema, and congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure can occur when a child presents with acute diarrhea and receives IV fluid for rehydration.
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