The mother of a 5-year-old child calls the pediatric clinic for advice about her child who has had three incidents of watery diarrhea overnight but has not lost weight and has a mildly diminished appetite this morning. The pediatric advice nurse takes a thorough history of the child and discusses options with the mother. What does the nurse tell the mother is the preferred treatment for mild to moderate fluid loss, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalances in sick children?
a.
Maintenance IV fluids
b.
Replacement IV fluids
c.
Oral rehydration therapy
d.
Nasogastric tube feedings