The nurse is identifying ways to increase the oral fluid intake of a preschool-age child. Which interventions should the nurse use with this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Provide fluids ice cold.
B) Offer small full glasses of fluid.
C) Provide the child's favorite fluid.
D) Encourage popsicles if permitted.
E) Provide a straw if not contraindicated.
B, C, D, E
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Practice guidelines to encourage fluid intake at any age include offering small full glasses of fluid, provide the favorite fluid, encourage popsicles if permitted, and provide a straw if not contraindicated. The nurse should try changes in temperature of offered fluids for variety.
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