Which statement is NOT recommended in the management of antibiotic-associated diarrhea?

• A. Ensure adequate hydration
• B. Consider probiotics after discussion
• C. Immediately discontinue all fluids
• D. Seek care if diarrhea persists or bloody stool

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is supportive care to prevent dehydration and catch warning signs early. In antibiotic-associated diarrhea, the priority is to keep the child well hydrated and to replace lost fluids and electrolytes as needed. This helps prevent dehydration, which can develop quickly in kids. Probiotics may be considered to help restore normal gut flora, but this should be discussed with a clinician since not all cases require them and the best strains and timing can vary. It would be inappropriate to stop all fluids immediately; withholding fluids would worsen dehydration and electrolyte imbalance and can lead to more serious illness. If diarrhea persists or there is blood in the stool, seeking medical care is important because that could signal a more serious problem such as an infection like C. difficile or another complication that needs evaluation.