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A 2 months old child was brought to the subcenter by his mother with complaints of fever for two days. Weight of the child is 2 kg. On examination, the child is restless and irritable, skin pinch went back in 2 seconds, oral mucosa is dry and eyes were sunken. There were ten pustules on his forehead. What should be done at the subcenter?

ARefer to higher center with mother giving frequent sips of ORS.
BImmediately admit the child, give IV fluids and then refer to higher center.
CGive first dose of antibiotic and refer to higher center in an ambulance with sips of ORS along the way.
DSend child home with few packets of ORS and call after 3 days.
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