A Client Who Regularly Exercises Vigorously Is Being Discharged from the Emergency

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client who regularly exercises vigorously is being discharged from the emergency department after suffering from dehydration that was corrected. The nurse would realize that the client needs additional instructions when the client says

• A) "Drinking water too fast just goes through the kidneys and doesn't help."
• B) "I will try to avoid exercising outside in high humidity."
• C) "OK, I'll stop trying to lose weight by wearing sweats all summer long."
• D) "When I get thirsty, I know to stop and drink something then."

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