Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A year-old child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 daysA nurse is caring for a year-old child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Initiate oral rehydration therapy. This is the most appropriate action because the child has been experiencing watery diarrhea for 3 days, which puts them at risk for dehydration. Oral rehydration therapy helps replace lost fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration. Offering the child ginger chicken broth (A) may not provide adequate hydration. Starting a hypertonic solution (C) can be too concentrated for a child with diarrhea. Keeping the child NPO (D) can worsen dehydration. It is crucial to prioritize rehydration in this scenario.