A 7-year-old child with acute diarrhea has been rehydrated with oral rehydration solution (ORS).The nurse should recommend that the child's diet be advanced to what kind of diet?
A) Regular diet
B) Clear liquids
C) High carbohydrate diet
D) BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast or tea) diet

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It is appropriate to advance to a regular diet after ORS has been used to rehydrate the child.Clear liquids are not appropriate for hydration or afterward.A high carbohydrate diet may contribute to loose stools because of the low electrolyte content and high osmolality.The BRAT diet has little nutritional value and is high in carbohydrates.

A 7-Year-Old Child with Acute Diarrhea Has Been Rehydrated with Oral