The Nurse Is Explaining to a Parent How to Care

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to a parent how to care for a child with vomiting associated with a viral illness.The nurse should include:

• A)Avoiding carbohydrate-containing liquids.
• B)Giving nothing by mouth for 24 hours.
• C)Brushing teeth or rinsing mouth after vomiting.
• D)Giving plain water until vomiting ceases for at least 24 hours.

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Definitions:

Cleanliness

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Eating Schedule

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