A mother is caring for her child with diarrhea at home. She calls the nurse at the clinic and asks for diet instructions. The nurse would advise:
a. BRAT diet
b. Ginger ale
c. Broth
d. Oral rehydration therapy with Pedialyte or similar product
D
The BRAT diet has little nutritional value. Ginger ale is low in electrolytes and high in glucose. Broth has a high sodium content, which is contraindicated with diarrhea. Oral rehydration therapy provides the child with electrolytes and fluid, helping to restore balance.
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