The nurse has noted polydipsia on the history of the client for whom the primary care provider has ordered fluid restriction. Which suggestion is best to help the client with compliance?
A) Chew gums and candies to avoid fluid intake.
B) Take half the fluids in the day and half in the evening.
C) Take regular or diet soda at regular intervals.
D) Take frozen fruit juices often.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should encourage the client with polydipsia to take half the fluid in the day and half in the evening. The nurse should not encourage the client to chew gums and candies to avoid fluid intake. Regular or diet soda at regular intervals and frozen fruit juices are suggested for clients for whom the physician gave an order of force fluids or encourage fluid intake.
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