20th June 2024

A 29-year-old nurse returns from humanitarian work at a refugee camp in Libya. They are referred to the immediate assessment unit

A 29-year-old nurse returns from humanitarian work at a refugee camp in Libya. They are referred to the immediate assessment unit with profuse diarrhoea and tells you that this started almost immediately on returning from the country. They are hypotensive and clinically dry.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.