RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1233 of 2368

A child with diarrhea is able to drink. Which instruction for oral rehydration does the nurse give the parent?

  1. Offer large amounts of fluid at once, every 4 hours.
  2. Withhold all fluids until the stools stop.
  3. Offer small amounts of fluid often.
  4. Offer only dairy products until the stools are formed.
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Correct answer: Offer small amounts of fluid often.

Frequent small amounts of oral fluid are better tolerated than large amounts at once.

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Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026