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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI GU Exam 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 for 3 days, which puts them at risk for dehydration. Oral rehydration therapy helps replace lost fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration. Offering the child ginger chicken broth (
A) may not provide adequate hydration. Starting a hypertonic solution (
C) can be too concentrated for a child with diarrhea. Keeping the child NPO (
D) can worsen dehydration. It is crucial to prioritize rehydration in this scenario.
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