Which of the Following Is True of Oral Rehydration Therapy

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of oral rehydration therapy?

• A)It is used to treat severe diarrhea.
• B)The presence of glucose aids the intestinal absorption of Na⁺ and water.
• C)It saves more than a million small children per year.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

---

Definitions:

Living Will

A legal document specifying a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in circumstances where they are no longer able to express informed consent.

Salem Sump

A type of nasogastric tube featuring a double lumen design, one for removal of gastric contents and the other for air venting.

Nasogastric (NG) Tube

A nasogastric (NG) tube is a flexible tube that is passed through the nose into the stomach, primarily used for feeding or removing stomach contents.

Nausea

A sensation of nausea with a tendency to throw up.