An older patient is demonstrating signs of dehydration. Which action should the nurse initiate first?
A) Minimize food intake and maximize fluid intake
B) Advocate for the initiation of intravenous rehydration
C) Initiate monitoring and recording of fluid intake and output
D) Ask that the physician order blood work to confirm or rule out dehydration
C
Feedback:
When dehydration is suspected, the nurse should monitor and record fluid intake and output. This would likely precede IV rehydration and blood work, and minimizing food intake would be an inappropriate action.
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