A patient who has been immobile since sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident complains of constipation. The nurse encourages him to consume 8 to 10 eight-ounce glasses of fluid daily
Which fluids should the patient avoid because of the diuretic effect? Select all that apply.
a. Cranberry juice
b. Water
c. Coffee
d. Ginger ale
e. Tea
C, E
Coffee, tea, and caffeine-containing sodas should be avoided because caffeine promotes diuresis, placing the patient at further risk for constipation. Water is the preferred fluid; however, fruit juices and decaffeinated sodas are also acceptable.
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