The Nurse Has Directed a Client to Increase Fluid Intake

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse has directed a client to increase fluid intake as part of treatment for gout.The client asks what kind of fluids would be best.How should the nurse answer?

• A)"It does not make much difference,as long as you are increasing fluid to at least 64 ounces every day."
• B)"Coffee is a good fluid to drink in the morning."
• C)"The best fluid for you to drink is water."
• D)"Whole milk is a good fluid to flush the kidney."

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Utility Function

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