Final answer:
During resuscitation of infants, Normal Saline, which is isotonic with body fluids and provides a balance of electrolytes, is recommended for fluid administration. The correct answer is option C.
Step-by-step explanation:
In resuscitation and correction of dehydration in infants, Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl solution) is typically recommended. This isotonic crystalloid fluid is crucial because it matches the concentration of electrolytes in the body's fluids, which is essential for maintaining cellular integrity and preventing the cells from shrinking (crenation) or swelling.
Normal Saline is preferred as it is isotonic with body fluids, providing a balance of electrolytes with approximately 130 mEq/L Na+, and ensuring safe fluid administration in infants whose immature kidneys are not efficient at concentrating urine.
While Lactated Ringer's solution is also isotonic, it contains a mixture of electrolytes, and its use is more common in adults. D50, which is a high-concentration glucose solution, is not typically used for resuscitation purposes in infants.