Therapeutic Management of the Child with Acute Diarrhea and Dehydration

question 25

Multiple Choice

Therapeutic management of the child with acute diarrhea and dehydration usually begins with:

• A)Clear liquids.
• B)Adsorbents such as kaolin and pectin.
• C)Oral rehydration solution (ORS).
• D)Antidiarrheal medications such as paregoric.

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