A 42-year-old male client with chronic renal disorder is being discharged from the healthcare facility. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding home care?
A) Monitor fluid intake and output.
B) Allow feet to dangle at least 3 hours per day.
C) Check the weight on a weekly basis.
D) Keep client on complete bed rest.
A
Feedback:
The fluid intake and output should be monitored regularly to detect any significant changes. Any edematous body part should be elevated to a position higher than the heart to alleviate the edema; the client should not allow feet to dangle. Weight should be checked on a daily and not on a weekly basis. The client should be ambulated to prevent skin breakdown and not kept under complete bed rest.
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