Your patient is a 12-year-old male who is conscious and alert and complaining of diffuse abdominal pain. He states that the pain began about 3 hours after eating supper. He has had severe diarrhea and some vomiting. Any of the following could be therapeutic EXCEPT:

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Diazepam is not typically used to treat symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting in the context described. It is a benzodiazepine used primarily for anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms, not for gastrointestinal symptoms. Compazine (for nausea and vomiting), IV fluids (for dehydration), and Zofran (for nausea) are appropriate treatments for the symptoms described.

Your Patient Is a 12-Year-Old Male Who Is Conscious and Alert