Gastroenteritis in Children:
Gastroenteritis in Children: ( 15 Questions)
The client states, "I can't keep anything down; I'm so thirsty.”.
How should the nurse respond?
Prescribing an antiemetic might be necessary in some cases, but the immediate concern is to manage the client's thirst and fluid intake. Trying to control vomiting is secondary to ensuring hydration.
Avoiding any fluid intake can lead to dehydration, especially if the client is experiencing severe vomiting. This option is not appropriate and can worsen the client's condition.
Starting with a clear liquid diet is a standard approach in managing gastroenteritis. Clear liquids are easier to digest and can help assess the client's ability to tolerate oral intake. If the client can tolerate clear liquids without vomiting, it indicates a positive step toward hydration and nutritional intake.
Drinking as much water as possible might not be appropriate, especially if the client is vomiting severely. Introducing clear liquids first allows for a gradual reintroduction of fluids and assesses the client's tolerance before advancing to more complex diets.
Choice A rationale:
Prescribing an antiemetic might be necessary in some cases, but the immediate concern is to manage the client's thirst and fluid intake.
Trying to control vomiting is secondary to ensuring hydration.
Choice B rationale:
Avoiding any fluid intake can lead to dehydration, especially if the client is experiencing severe vomiting.
This option is not appropriate and can worsen the client's condition.
Choice C rationale:
Starting with a clear liquid diet is a standard approach in managing gastroenteritis.
Clear liquids are easier to digest and can help assess the client's ability to tolerate oral intake.
If the client can tolerate clear liquids without vomiting, it indicates a positive step toward hydration and nutritional intake.
Choice D rationale:
Drinking as much water as possible might not be appropriate, especially if the client is vomiting severely.
Introducing clear liquids first allows for a gradual reintroduction of fluids and assesses the client's tolerance before advancing to more complex diets.