For the nurse trying to assist a client with renal failure to stay within the prescribed fluid restriction, the least helpful strategy would be to
a. give medication at mealtime.
b. provide frequent oral hygiene.
c. put allotted water into a spray bottle.
d. use ice chips liberally instead of fluids.
D
The nurse helps the client stay within the prescribed fluid restriction with careful oral hygiene and judicious use of ice chips, lip ointments, and appropriate diversionary activities. Placing the allotted water in a spray bottle may help to spread out the amount taken. To conserve fluids for the client with renal failure, medications are administered with meals, if possible.
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