The Nurse Instructed an Older Client on the Importance of Maintaining

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructed an older client on the importance of maintaining adequate hydration. Which statement by the client most indicates that additional teaching is needed?

• A) "I'll drink water, tea, soda, or juice whenever I feel thirsty."
• B) "I can add an extra cup of coffee with breakfast and dinner."
• C) "I will set up a schedule to drink water every few hours throughout the day."
• D) "If I drink a lot of fluids, I'll get more exercise running to the bathroom."

---

Definitions:

Calm

A state of peacefulness and tranquility, free from stress or agitation.

Autonomic

Relating to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or emotions.

Motor

Relating to the movement or mechanism of physical actions and coordination in organisms.