A young child is brought to the emergency department with severe dehydration secondary to acute diarrhea and vomiting.Therapeutic management of this child will begin with which intervention?
A) Intravenous fluids
B) Oral rehydration solution (ORS)
C) Clear liquids, 1 to 2 ounces at a time
D) Administration of antidiarrheal medication

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Intravenous fluids are initiated in children with severe dehydration.ORS is acceptable therapy if the dehydration is not severe.Diarrhea is not managed by using clear liquids by mouth.These fluids have a high carbohydrate content,low electrolyte content,and high osmolality.Antidiarrheal medications are not recommended for the treatment of acute infectious diarrhea.

A Young Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Severe