ATI RN
ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
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A year old child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days.
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A nurse is caring for a year old child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Initiate oral rehydration therapy. This is the most appropriate action because the child has been experiencing watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration. Oral rehydration therapy helps replace lost fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration. Offering the child ginger chicken broth (choice
A) is not sufficient for rehydration. Starting a hypertonic solution (choice
C) can worsen dehydration. Keeping the child NPO (nothing by mouth) until the diarrhea subsides (choice
D) can lead to further dehydration. In summary, initiating oral rehydration therapy is crucial in managing diarrhea to prevent dehydration in children.
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