Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis ( 24 Questions)
Giving loperamide to stop diarrhea is not appropriate for a child with suspected gastroenteritis. Loperamide can slow down bowel movements and may lead to complications, especially in pediatric patients.
Encouraging the child to drink plenty of fluids is crucial to prevent dehydration, a common concern in gastroenteritis. Fluid intake helps replace lost fluids and electrolytes due to vomiting and diarrhea.
Avoiding food until vomiting stops can deprive the child of essential nutrients. Small, frequent, bland meals are recommended during recovery from gastroenteritis.
Giving aspirin to a child with fever is contraindicated due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal condition. Acetaminophen is the preferred antipyretic.
Choice A rationale:
Giving loperamide to stop diarrhea is not appropriate for a child with suspected gastroenteritis. Loperamide can slow down bowel movements and may lead to complications, especially in pediatric patients.
Choice B rationale:
Encouraging the child to drink plenty of fluids is crucial to prevent dehydration, a common concern in gastroenteritis. Fluid intake helps replace lost fluids and electrolytes due to vomiting and diarrhea.
Choice C rationale:
Avoiding food until vomiting stops can deprive the child of essential nutrients. Small, frequent, bland meals are recommended during recovery from gastroenteritis.
Choice D rationale:
Giving aspirin to a child with fever is contraindicated due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal condition. Acetaminophen is the preferred antipyretic.