A 3-year-old child has been diagnosed with an acute gastrointestinal infection that has caused her severe diarrhea for the past 36 hours. The pediatric nurse should anticipate the use of
A) magnesium gluconate.
B) Pedialyte.
C) sodium bicarbonate.
D) 50% dextrose.
B
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Oral electrolyte solutions (e.g., Pedialyte) contain several electrolytes and a small amount of dextrose. They are especially useful in children for treatment of diarrhea and may prevent severe fluid and electrolyte depletion. Magnesium gluconate, 50% dextrose, and sodium bicarbonate are not typically used for this purpose.
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