A 12-year-old patient has acute diarrhea and an upper respiratory infection. Other family members have had similar symptoms, which have resolved. The primary care NP should recommend:
a. diphenoxylate (Lomotil).
b. attapulgite (Kaopectate).
c. an electrolyte solution (Pedialyte).
d. bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol).
C
Antidiarrheals are not generally recommended in children. Bismuth is not recommended in children younger than 16 years of age with viral illnesses because it can mask symptoms of Reye's syndrome. Oral rehydration with electrolyte solution is safe.
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