2023 PEDIATRIC (PEDS) HESI EXIT VERSION 1
Question 1A patient has experienced nausea and vomiting, headache, malaise, low grade fever,abdominal cramps, and watery diarrhea for 72 hours. His white count is elevated with ashift to the left. He is requesting medication for diarrhea. What is the most appropriateresponse?**The main focus of treatment is to prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. Insevere cases, hospitalization and intravenous fluids are necessary. Over-the-counter oralrehydration solutions (OHS), such as Pedialyte, can be helpful in mild cases
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