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Diarrhea can make kids feel weak and “dried out.”</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1583" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Diarrhea can cause unhealthy weight loss" value="1583" name="question_option_494" class="question_option" id="question_option_1583" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Diarrhea can cause unhealthy weight loss</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1584" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. All of the above" value="1584" name="question_option_494" class="question_option" id="question_option_1584" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_494">The correct answer is all of the above. Children with diarrhea often do not feel well, but mild cases may clear up in just a few days. More severe diarrhea may last longer. Changing what children with diarrhea eat and drink can help them feel better.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_2" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_495"><h4 class="question">It can be hard to tell if a baby has diarrhea.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1585" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="1585" name="question_option_495" class="question_option" id="question_option_1585" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1586" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="1586" name="question_option_495" class="question_option" id="question_option_1586" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_495">The correct answer is true. It’s normal for babies’ stools to be soft and loose, plus they have frequent bowel movements in their first couple of months. Babies who suddenly start having more bowel movements may have diarrhea. Other signs include having more than one stool per feeding and watery stools.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_3" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_496"><h4 class="question">Which of these can cause diarrhea in children?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1587" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. A stomach illness" value="1587" name="question_option_496" class="question_option" id="question_option_1587" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. A stomach illness</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1588" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Antibiotics" value="1588" name="question_option_496" class="question_option" id="question_option_1588" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Antibiotics</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1589" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Certain foods" value="1589" name="question_option_496" class="question_option" id="question_option_1589" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Certain foods</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1590" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Cancer treatment" value="1590" name="question_option_496" class="question_option" id="question_option_1590" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Cancer treatment</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1591" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above" value="1591" name="question_option_496" class="question_option" id="question_option_1591" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_496">The correct answer is all of the above. Whatever causes their diarrhea, children need to drink plenty of fluids so they don’t get dehydrated. They also may need to change their eating habits for awhile. Ask your doctor before giving over-the-counter medicines for diarrhea. These drugs can make some infections worse.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_4" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_497"><h4 class="question">Diarrhea can irritate a baby’s skin. What will help prevent a rash?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1592" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Change the infant’s diapers often" value="1592" name="question_option_497" class="question_option" id="question_option_1592" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. 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Comfort your baby as much as possible</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1596" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. A, B, and C" value="1596" name="question_option_497" class="question_option" id="question_option_1596" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. A, B, and C</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_497">The correct answer is A, B, and C. Changing baby's diaper often can help prevent a rash. Let your baby’s bottom air out after you remove a wet diaper. Before putting on a clean diaper, apply a diaper cream or ointment to help soothe a sore bottom. Comforting your baby will help your little one feel better, but it won't prevent a rash.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_5" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_498"><h4 class="question">Children with diarrhea can drink which of the following to replace lost fluids?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1597" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Watered-down sports drinks, such as Gatorade" value="1597" name="question_option_498" class="question_option" id="question_option_1597" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Watered-down sports drinks, such as Gatorade</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1598" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Clear liquids" value="1598" name="question_option_498" class="question_option" id="question_option_1598" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Clear liquids</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1599" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Special over-the-counter fluids and frozen freezer pops made for children with diarrhea" value="1599" name="question_option_498" class="question_option" id="question_option_1599" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Special over-the-counter fluids and frozen freezer pops made for children with diarrhea</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1600" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Breast milk, Pedialyte, or watered-down formula (for infants)" value="1600" name="question_option_498" class="question_option" id="question_option_1600" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Breast milk, Pedialyte, or watered-down formula (for infants)</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1601" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above" value="1601" name="question_option_498" class="question_option" id="question_option_1601" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_498">The correct answer is all of the above. Popsicles and JELL-O are other good choices for clear fluids, especially when a child is vomiting. You can get a lot of fluids into your child slowly this way and not overfill the stomach. Infants should have breast milk or Pedialyte. Use watered-down formula only as a short-term treatment.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_6" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_499"><h4 class="question">There is no "best" diet for children with diarrhea.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1602" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="1602" name="question_option_499" class="question_option" id="question_option_1602" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1603" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="1603" name="question_option_499" class="question_option" id="question_option_1603" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_499">The correct answer is true. However, children usually tolerate bland foods better. In most cases, you should continue feeding your baby or child as usual. Most children can keep up with the nutrients lost through diarrhea if they eat more. Always continue breast-feeding or formula feeding babies.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_7" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_500"><h4 class="question">Yogurt with live active cultures may help children whose diarrhea is caused by:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1604" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. The stomach flu" value="1604" name="question_option_500" class="question_option" id="question_option_1604" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. The stomach flu</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1605" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. A cold" value="1605" name="question_option_500" class="question_option" id="question_option_1605" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. A cold</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1606" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Antibiotics" value="1606" name="question_option_500" class="question_option" id="question_option_1606" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Antibiotics</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_500">The correct answer is antibiotics. Diarrhea caused by antibiotics may get better when children eat yogurt with live active cultures. Check the label to make sure it’s the right yogurt. If the diarrhea doesn’t improve, check with the doctor to discuss changing or stopping the child’s antibiotic.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_8" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_501"><h4 class="question">Which of the following is a sign your child needs more fluids?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1607" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Not urinating for more than six hours" value="1607" name="question_option_501" class="question_option" id="question_option_1607" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Not urinating for more than six hours</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1608" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Dark yellow urine" value="1608" name="question_option_501" class="question_option" id="question_option_1608" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Dark yellow urine</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1609" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Dry eyes with fewer or no tears" value="1609" name="question_option_501" class="question_option" id="question_option_1609" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Dry eyes with fewer or no tears</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1610" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Dry tongue and inside of mouth" value="1610" name="question_option_501" class="question_option" id="question_option_1610" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Dry tongue and inside of mouth</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1611" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above" value="1611" name="question_option_501" class="question_option" id="question_option_1611" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_501">The correct answer is all of the above. A child who needs water passes dark yellow urine and will urinate less. Call your doctor if your child starts to show signs of dehydration, has blood or mucus in the stool, a persistent fever, or stomach pain.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_9" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_502"><h4 class="question">Children can avoid getting diarrhea when traveling out of the country by only drinking:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1612" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Water from the tap in the hotel" value="1612" name="question_option_502" class="question_option" id="question_option_1612" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Water from the tap in the hotel</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1613" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Bottled water" value="1613" name="question_option_502" class="question_option" id="question_option_1613" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Bottled water</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_502">The correct answer is bottled water. When traveling in developing countries, you can also lower your chances of getting diarrhea by avoiding uncooked vegetables or fruits that don’t have peels, raw shellfish, and undercooked meat.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_10" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_503"><h4 class="question">This healthy habit can lower the risk for illnesses that cause diarrhea:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1614" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Washing your hands a lot, especially after using the bathroom and before eating" value="1614" name="question_option_503" class="question_option" id="question_option_1614" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Washing your hands a lot, especially after using the bathroom and before eating</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1615" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Using alcohol-based hand gel often" value="1615" name="question_option_503" class="question_option" id="question_option_1615" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Using alcohol-based hand gel often</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1616" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Teaching children to not put objects in their mouth" value="1616" name="question_option_503" class="question_option" id="question_option_1616" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Teaching children to not put objects in their mouth</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1617" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. All of the above" value="1617" name="question_option_503" class="question_option" id="question_option_1617" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. 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