IV fluids for babies, adults and elderly

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I've got some questions that need to be answered immediately if possible.

1. The baby is 6 months old and he is dehydrated.. what is the most appropriate IV fluids to be administered?

- My answer is isotonic (.9 NaCl) ----> is this right?

2. What if the person is 35 years of age (dehydrated), would you give the same solution

- My answer is no.---> again please correct if wrong

3. Why, why not?

** I don't really know** Not even sure if my answer in no. 2 is right

4. What if the person was 90 years of age, would you give the same IVF? Why or why not?

** My guess is yes. And my rationale is because other solutions will cause fluid shift that would be dangerous to the elderly.**---> still not sure.

Tried researching but all the answers I get are vague with no clear explanations. So somebody please help me. :(

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