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go.lag · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A mother is caring for her child with diarrhea at home. She calls the nurse at the clinic and asks for diet instructions. The nurse would advise:

a. BRAT diet
b. Ginger ale
c. Broth
d. Oral rehydration therapy with Pedialyte or similar product

Question 2

The parents of a newborn who was born with a cleft lip asks the nurse then surgery is usually performed on this condition. The nurse will inform the parents that closure of the lip is usually performed then the infant is:

a. 2 weeks old or at least 10 pounds c. 1 year old or 20 pounds
b. 3 months of age or 12 pounds d. 18 months old or 20 pounds

dlook33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The BRAT diet has little nutritional value. Ginger ale is low in electrolytes and high in glucose. Broth has a high sodium content, which is contraindicated with diarrhea. Oral rehydration therapy provides the child with electrolytes and fluid, helping to restore balance.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Closure of a cleft lip is not usually performed then the infant is 2 weeks old or at least 10 pounds.
B Correct. The nurse will inform the parents of a newborn who was born with a cleft lip that closure of the lip is usually performed then the infant is 3 months of age or 12 pounds.
C Incorrect. Closure of a cleft lip is not usually performed then the infant is 1 year old or 20 pounds. Closure of the hard or soft palate is performed at approximately 1 year of age.
D Incorrect. Closure of a cleft lip is not usually performed then the infant is 18 months old or 20 pounds.