A Nurse Is Assessing a Client at Risk for Dehydration

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client at risk for dehydration.Which statement by the client indicates that more education by the nurse is required?

• A) "I try to limit coffee to one cup in the morning and one cup in the early evening."
• B) "During the day I drink at least six to seven glasses of water."
• C) "Alcohol causes me to frequently urinate so I cut it out of my diet."
• D) "I stop drinking fluids in the afternoon to avoid bathroom trips at night."

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