The nurse is speaking to the parent of a 3-year-old child who has mild diarrhea. What dietary modification would the nurse advise?
a. Soft foods with rice, bananas, toast, and applesauce
b. Small amounts of clear fluids such as gelatin
c. An oral rehydrating solution, such as Pedialyte
d. Chicken soup because it is high in sodium
ANS: C
An oral rehydrating solution is recommended to replace fluids and electrolytes lost from frequent bowel movements.
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