Therapeutic management of the child with acute diarrhea and dehydration usually begins with
A) clear liquids.
B) IV solutions while the child is NPO.
C) oral rehydration solution (ORS).
D) antidiarrheal medications.

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Orally administered rehydration solution is the first treatment for acute diarrhea.Clear liquids are not recommended because they contain too much sugar,which may contribute to diarrhea.The child might need an IV but would not be NPO.Antidiarrheals are not recommended because they do not get rid of pathogens.

Therapeutic Management of the Child with Acute Diarrhea and Dehydration