A nurse is educating parents about preventing gastroenteritis in their children. Which preventive measure should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale:

Administering 50-100 ml/kg of oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is recommended for severe dehydration. This guideline ensures a more aggressive fluid replacement to address significant fluid loss.

Choice B rationale:

Administering 100-200 ml/kg for mild dehydration might lead to overhydration in less severe cases, increasing the risk of fluid overload.

Choice C rationale:

Administering 20-40 ml/kg for severe dehydration is insufficient to adequately address severe fluid loss and rehydrate the client effectively.

Choice D rationale:

Administering 40-60 ml/kg for mild dehydration may not provide enough fluids to adequately address dehydration, especially if the client's condition worsens.

Choice A rationale:

Hypertension and tachycardia are not typical signs of dehydration. Dehydration often leads to decreased blood volume, resulting in hypotension and tachycardia as the body tries to compensate for the fluid loss.

Choice B rationale:

Bradycardia and pale skin are not consistent with dehydration. Dehydration usually leads to an increased heart rate (tachycardia) as the body attempts to maintain circulation despite decreased fluid levels.

Choice C rationale:

Increased urine output is not indicative of dehydration. Dehydration typically leads to decreased urine output (oliguria) as the body conserves fluid in response to the loss.

Choice D rationale:

Dry mucous membranes and sunken eyes are classic signs of dehydration. When fluid intake is insufficient, the body conserves water by reducing saliva and other secretions, resulting in dry mucous membranes. Sunken eyes can occur due to decreased fluid volume and loss of tissue turgor.