A patient has recently been diagnosed with heart failure and has been put on a low sodium diet in the hospital. In addition, the patient has a fluid restriction
The nurse should suggest that half the total oral fluid allotment occur between which two times? a. 7 AM; 7 PM
b. 3 AM; 3 PM
c. 7 AM; 3 PM
d. 3 PM; 7 AM
C
In acute care settings, fluid restrictions often allot half the oral fluids between 7 AM and 3 PM, the period when patients usually are more active, receive two meals, and take most of their oral medications. Offer the remainder of the fluid allowance during the evening and night shifts.
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