The Nurse Is Explaining to a Parent How to Care

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to a parent how to care for a school-age child with vomiting associated with a viral illness. Which action 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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