The Nurse Is Explaining to a Parent How to Care

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to a parent how to care for a child with vomiting associated with a viral illness. Which of the following should the nurse include?

• A)Avoid carbohydrate-containing liquids.
• B)Give nothing by mouth for 24 hours.
• C)Brush teeth or rinse mouth after vomiting.
• D)Give plain water until vomiting ceases for at least 24 hours.

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