ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
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A child who has acute gastroenteritis but is able to tolerate oral fluids
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A nurse is caring for a child who has acute gastroenteritis but is able to tolerate oral fluids. The nurse should anticipate providing which of the following types of fluid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Oral rehydration solution. This is the best choice as it contains the optimal balance of electrolytes and glucose to help rehydrate the child and restore electrolyte balance lost due to diarrhea. Broth (
A) lacks necessary electrolytes, water (
B) may not be sufficient in restoring electrolyte balance, and diluted apple juice (
C) may worsen diarrhea due to its high sugar content. Other choices are irrelevant. In summary, only oral rehydration solution (
D) provides the necessary electrolytes and glucose for effective rehydration in a child with acute gastroenteritis.
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