Exhibits A nurse is providing care for a preschooler who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)

A. Administer an oral rehydration solution: Oral rehydration solutions (ORS) are specifically formulated to replace fluids and electrolytes lost during diarrhea. They are the first-line treatment for mild to moderate dehydration in children with gastroenteritis, helping prevent complications and restore hydration safely. B. Offer the child 1 cup of chicken broth: While chicken broth provides some fluid, it is not balanced in electrolytes and sodium, and it may be too concentrated in sodium for a preschooler with diarrhea. ORS is more appropriate for correcting dehydration. C. Encourage the child to eat gelatin: Gelatin is low in electrolytes and protein and does not adequately replace fluids lost from diarrhea. Relying on gelatin alone would not meet the child’s rehydration needs. D. Initiate a high-carbohydrate diet: High-carbohydrate foods are not recommended during acute diarrhea because they can worsen osmotic diarrhea. Focus should be on fluid and electrolyte replacement rather than high-carbohydrate foods initially.