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The nurse is preparing to care for the 14-month-old newly hospitalized toddler with bacterial gastroenteritis and severe dehydration. Which initial collaborative interventions should the nurse expect to implement? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,F

Rationale: A: Antibiotics may be prescribed to treat bacterial gastroenteritis to ensure complete recovery. B: Oral fluid rehydration will be initiated later, but not initially, when the toddler presents with severe dehydration. C: The child who presents with severe dehydration needs IV therapy to stabilize the balance of fluids and electrolytes. D: The pain and discomfort the toddler will have are due to fever and cramping from the GI illness; thus, analgesics are usually not prescribed. E: An antidiarrheal medication is contraindicated. F: Fever is often a symptom of gastroenteritis. Ensuring that the fever is controlled will provide some comfort.

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