Treatment of diarrhea generally begins with
a. a high-fiber, low-fat diet.
b. removal of the cause of diarrhea.
c. adequate fluids to hydrate the patient.
d. a low-fat, low-fiber, or low-lactose diet.
C
The primary concern in treatment of diarrhea is provision of adequate fluids to hydrate the pa-tient. After taking fluids, patients may progress to a low-fat, low-fiber, or low-lactose diet and then to a regular diet as tolerated. If possible, the cause of diarrhea may be removed, but this is not always possible and is not the first priority. A high-fiber, low-fat diet may be beneficial once the diarrhea has resolved.
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