A two-year-old child with acute diarrhoea is prescribed oral zinc by the clinician. Which teaching is correct?
Correct answer: B. Give it for the recommended 10 to 14 days
- A. Give it only until the first loose stool stops
- B. Give it for the recommended 10 to 14 days
- C. Give it once every month to prevent diarrhoea
- D. Stop it immediately if oral rehydration solution is given
Explanation
Zinc is given during an episode of childhood diarrhoea for 10 to 14 days, together with oral rehydration and continued feeding. It does not replace oral rehydration solution and is not used as a monthly preventive medicine.
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