Treatment for diarrhea in children is to
A) withhold oral intake and immediately begin intravenous fluids until diarrhea stops.
B) sponge with an electrolyte solution of sodium, potassium, and sugar.
C) give an age-appropriate diet along with oral fluids that contain sodium, potassium, sugar, and sodium bicarbonate.
D) administer the BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, and tea) diet.
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Q22: A patient who is experiencing severe diarrhea
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Q25: Thirst tends to be an unreliable index
Q26: The kidneys clean the blood by
A) osmosis.
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Q30: Oral rehydration therapy is preferred over intravenous
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