The nurse is explaining to a parent how to care for a child with vomiting associated with a viral illness.What should the nurse include in her discussion?
A) Avoid carbohydrate-containing liquids.
B) Give nothing by mouth for 24 hours.
C) Brush teeth or rinse mouth after vomiting.
D) Give plain water until vomiting ceases for at least 24 hours.

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It is important to emphasize that the child needs to brush his teeth or rinse his mouth after vomiting to dilute the hydrochloric acid that comes in contact with the teeth.Administration of a glucose-electrolyte solution to an alert child will help restore water and electrolytes satisfactorily.It is important to include carbohydrates to spare body protein and avoid ketosis.

The Nurse Is Explaining to a Parent How to Care