During an assessment, the nurse learns that a client seeking emergency treatment for a headache and nausea works in a mill without air conditioning
The air temperature is 88 degrees and the client states that water has been ingested several times throughout the day because of heavy sweating. Based on this data, which suggestion by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Eat something sweet when drinking water.
B) Eat something salty when drinking water.
C) Double the amount of water being ingested.
D) Drink juices and carbonated sodas.
Answer: B
Both salt and water are lost through sweating. When only water is replaced, the individual is at risk for salt depletion. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite and nausea. The client should be instructed to eat something salty when drinking water to help replace the loss of sodium. Eating something sweet will not help replace the loss of sodium. Doubling the amount of water being ingested could lead to hyponatremia and further manifestations. Juices and carbonated sodas will not help to replace the loss of sodium.
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