Practice Question
Most appropriate management for child with viral gastroenteritis and mild dehydration?
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Correct Answer:
Oral rehydration therapy (ORS) and continue feeding
Rationale:
🟢 Mild dehydration from viral gastroenteritis is best corrected with oral rehydration solution (ORS) because it provides the right balance of glucose and electrolytes to enhance intestinal absorption.
🟢 Continuing feeding supports gut healing and prevents worsening malnutrition; children should resume or continue age-appropriate diet as tolerated.
🟢 ORS is effective because it replaces ongoing stool losses and improves hydration without the risks of unnecessary IV therapy.
🟢 Early ORS reduces complications such as worsening dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and need for hospitalization.
🟢 This approach matches evidence-based pediatric care for stable children who can drink and are not in shock.
NPO and antibiotics
🟢 Viral gastroenteritis does not improve with antibiotics and unnecessary antibiotics can worsen diarrhea.
🟢 NPO is not recommended for mild dehydration because it delays recovery and hydration.
Give only antidiarrheal agents
🟢 Antidiarrheals are generally avoided in children due to safety concerns and they do not correct dehydration.
🟢 The priority is fluid and electrolyte replacement with ORS.
IV fluids always
🟢 IV fluids are reserved for moderate to severe dehydration, inability to tolerate PO, or shock.
🟢 Mild dehydration is typically managed safely with oral therapy.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
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