Answer the following 2 questions based on the following scen…
Answer the following 2 questions based on the following scenario: An 11 month-old boy presents at clinic with a 24 hour history of vomiting which has stopped, now followed by diarrhea. He has no blood in his stool and a 100.0° axillary temperature. He is taking small amounts of formula and keeping it down. On exam he is alert, fontanel is flat, oral mucosa seems moist, capillary refill is 2 seconds, skin recoil is 2 seconds, last wet diaper was 8 hours ago. Vital signs are in the normal range. Based on physical exam findings, this child is:
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A 5-year-old girl presents for follow-up of an acute otitis media treated 5 weeks ago because her ears still feel “funny”, and her mom is concerned she can’t hear very well. There is serous fluid behind both TM’s today, but the rest of her exam is normal. In addition to education, the most appropriate management would be:
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