Describe the patient education needed for managing dehydration in a pediatric patient.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.Avoid a clear-liquid intake, including fluids such as fruit juices, carbonated beverages, and gelatin. These fluids have a high carbohydrate content but are very low in electrolytes.
Avoid beverages containing caffeine because the caffeine has a diuretic effect, causing further loss of water and sodium.
Avoid broths because they are high in sodium and have inadequate carbohydrate content.
Oral rehydration solutions, including Pedialyte, are a recommended therapy.
Encourage small sips of fluid instead of a large amount of fluid at one time.
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