A Young Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Severe

question 23

Multiple Choice

A young child is brought to the emergency department with severe dehydration secondary to acute diarrhea and vomiting.Therapeutic management of this child will begin with which intervention?

• A) Intravenous fluids
• B) Oral rehydration solution (ORS)
• C) Clear liquids, 1 to 2 ounces at a time
• D) Administration of antidiarrheal medication

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Definitions:

Phototherapy

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Blood Sample

A small amount of blood taken from the body, typically for laboratory testing or analysis to diagnose health conditions.

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