The client complains of frequent urination at night since starting diuretic therapy. What should the nurse teach this client to alleviate this symptom?
1. Decrease fluid intake.
2. Increase sodium intake.
3. This is an expected effect.
4. Take the medication earlier in the day.
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Rationale 1:The nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed.
Rationale 2:The nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed.
Rationale 3:The nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed.
Rationale 4: Take diuretics at least 2 hours before bedtime to avoid nighttime diuresis.
Global Rationale: Take diuretics at least 2 hours before bedtime to avoid nighttime diuresis. The nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed.
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