A patient with heart failure has excessive aldosterone secretion and is therefore experiencing thirst and continuously asking for water. What instruction does the nurse give the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Severely restrict fluid to 500 mL plus output from the previous 24 hours.
b. Give the patient as much water as desired to prevent dehydration.
c. Restrict fluid to a normal 2 L daily, with accurate intake and output.
d. Frequently offer the patient ice chips and moistened toothettes.
Answer: a. Severely restrict fluid to 500 mL plus output from the previous 24 hours.
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