A mother of a school-age child seeks healthcare because her child has had diarrhea after being ill with a viral infection.The patient states that after vomiting for 24 hours,his appetite has returned.Which recommendation should the nurse make to this mother?

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The patient should be advised to consume a diet consisting of bananas, white rice, applesauce, and toast. This is known as the BRAT diet and it helps to bind the stool and prevent diarrhea. Drinking large quantities of water regularly is also important to prevent dehydration, but this option alone is not enough to control diarrhea. Loperamide (an antidiarrheal) should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare provider. Increasing the consumption of raw fruits and vegetables should be avoided because they can be difficult to digest and may worsen diarrhea.

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