A 18-month-old boy from rural Maharashtra presents with acute watery diarrhea for 3 days, 8–10 stools per day, and signs of moderate dehydration (sunken fontanelle, reduced skin turgor, lethargy). Serum sodium is 128 mEq/L. Which investigation is most appropriate to guide immediate management?

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