History of cardiac problems or congenital defects

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You are called to the bedside of a 12-year-old male patient who was admitted after a week of persistent vomiting, diarrhea and limiting oral intake of both solids and liquids. The patient's airway is patent, ventilatory rate is within normal limits and the patient's circulatory status presents with tachycardia, a blood pressure of 70/40 and a capillary refill time of 5 seconds. The patient is speaking incoherently. The patient has no history of cardiac problems or congenital defects. The appropriate fluid administration dose for this patient is:

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