Question

Appropriate clinical management of Acute Diarrheal diseases in children is:

• A. Give tea or coffee
• B. Oral Rehydration therapy with reduced osmolarity Oral Rehydration Salt and Zinc supplementation
• C. Antibiotics only
• D. Stop breastfeeding

Hint:

Oral rehydration therapy and zinc are critical in the management of diarrhea to prevent dehydration and promote faster recovery.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Managing Acute Diarrheal Diseases in Children
Effective management of acute diarrhea involves Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) utilizing reduced osmolarity Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), along with Zinc supplementation. This approach aims to prevent dehydration and lessen the intensity of the illness.
- Antibiotics (3) are generally not advised unless a bacterial infection is confirmed.
- Tea or coffee (1) are unsuitable for rehydration purposes.
- Discontinuing breastfeeding (4) is not recommended; breastfeeding should be maintained throughout the diarrheal episode.