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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?

AAdminister the first dose of IV antibiotic and immediately refer to hither center
BGive oral fluids and ask the mother to continue the same and visit again next day
CConsider severe dehydration, sta IV fluids, IV antibiotics and refer to higher center
DGive Zinc supplementation and oral rehydration solution only and ask mother to come back if some danger signs develop
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