The primary nutritional concern for individuals with diarrhea is

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When evaluating the primary nutritional concern for individuals with diarrhea, consider which goal is most central to managing the condition. 
Option 1: 'increasing protein intake.' While protein is important for overall nutrition, diarrhea primarily threatens fluid and electrolyte balance rather than protein status as the immediate concern. This makes this choice less central to the acute management of diarrhea.
Option 2: 'ensuring adequate hydration.' Diarrhea can lead to significant fluid loss and electrolyte disturbances; maintaining hydration is the first and most critical step in management to prevent dehydration and its complications. This option aligns with standard clinical guidance for acute diarrheal illness.
Option 3: 'replenishing iron stores.' Iron status is a longer-term nutritional consideration and is not the immediate priority during an acute diarrheal episode. Repletion of iron is generally addressed after hydration and electrolyte restoration, not as the primary concern during diarrhea.
Option 4: 'avoidance of carbohydrates.' There is no universal recommendation to avoid carbohydrates in all cases of diarrhea; the approach depends on the underlying cause and tolerance. Some carbohydrates may be well tolerated, and restrictive, blanket avoidance is not the standard primary focus.
In summary, while other nutritional aspects matter in broader care, the most immediate and central concern during diarrheal illness is replacing fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration, making adequate hydration the top priority among the options.

HUMNNTR 2200 SP2025 (15810) Clinical Application: Common GI Disorders

The primary nutritional concern for individuals with diarrhea is

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