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Kthamas

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The nurse is speaking to the parent of a 3-year-old child who has mild diarrhea. What dietary modification would the nurse advise?
 
  a. Soft foods with rice, bananas, toast, and applesauce
  b. Small amounts of clear fluids such as gelatin
  c. An oral rehydrating solution, such as Pedialyte
  d. Chicken soup because it is high in sodium

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A 7-month-old infant is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis. What will be the nurses's priority goal of the infant's care?
 
  a. Prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
  b. Prevent nutritional deficiency.
  c. Prevent skin breakdown.
  d. Prevent malabsorption.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
An oral rehydrating solution is recommended to replace fluids and electrolytes lost from frequent bowel movements.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The priority goal of care in gastroenteritis is preventing fluid and electrolyte imbalance.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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