The nurse is caring for a group of elderly clients. What are the nursing interventions for elderly clients who are at high risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
1 . Encourage the client to increase intake of food and fluids
2 . Encourage the client to exercise
3 . Monitor the client's potassium intake
4 . Monitor the client's blood pressure
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
B
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Appropriate nursing interventions for elderly clients with fluid and electrolyte imbalances include the following: encourage the client to increase intake of food and fluid and to exercise and monitor the client's sodium level and blood pressure.
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