38th Exam (Jan 2026) Morning Q52 Kaigo Fukushishi
Question (original Japanese)
次のうち、下痢をしている利用者の水分補給として、最も適切なものを1つ選びなさい。
- 1白湯
- 2牛乳
- 3炭酸水
- 4コーヒー
- 5冷水
Show answer
Correct answer 1
Key pointFor fluid intake during diarrhea, plain warm water or similar that does not stimulate the intestines is good.
Explanation
During diarrhea, fluid intake is important to prevent dehydration. Plain water at room temperature to about body temperature (or oral rehydration solution), which gives little stimulation to the intestines, is suitable.
- 2: Milk may make diarrhea worse because of lactose and fat, so this is incorrect.
- 3: The carbon dioxide gas in carbonated water stimulates the intestines, so this is incorrect.
- 4: The caffeine in coffee makes the intestines more active and also has a diuretic effect, so this is incorrect.
- 5: Cold water stimulates the intestines and increases peristalsis, so this is incorrect.
Explanation in Japanese
下痢のときは脱水を防ぐため水分補給が大切で、腸への刺激が少ない常温〜人肌程度の白湯（や経口補水液）が適している。
- 2：牛乳は乳糖や脂肪で下痢を悪化させることがあるので誤り。
- 3：炭酸水は炭酸ガスが腸を刺激するので誤り。
- 4：コーヒーはカフェインが腸の動きを活発にし、利尿作用もあるので誤り。
- 5：冷水は腸を刺激して蠕動を亢進させるので誤り。