A29-month-old child who is dehydrated as a result of vomiting requires oral rehydration. which concept regarding oral rehydration therapy should the nurse consider?

Give an oral rehydration solution. Rational: Oral rehydration solutions are successful in treating the majority of children with isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic dehydration. Clear liquids such as fruit juices and gelatin are not used for rehydration because of their high carbohydrate content, very low electrolyte content, and high osmolality.

starchy vegetables are high in carbohydrates.

starchy vegetables contain more carbohydrates than non-starchy vegetables.

explanation:

there are two primary categories of carbohydrates, essentially differentiated on the basis of their carbohydrate content (which is in the form of starch - a complex carbohydrate):

those vegetables which contain little amounts of starch are termed as non-starchy vegetables, and some examples include: artichokes, broccoli and bean sprouts.

vegetables high in their starch content are distinguished as starchy vegetables, and some examples include: potatoes, chickpeas and corn.