What interventions can the nurse encourage the client to do in order to control thirst and compensate for urine loss?
A) Come to the clinic for IV fluid therapy daily.
B) Limit the fluid intake at night.
C) Consume adequate amounts of fluid.
D) Weigh daily.
C
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The nurse teaches the client to consume sufficient fluid to control thirst and to compensate for urine loss. The client will not be required to come in daily for IV fluid therapy. The client should not limit fluid intake at night if thirst is present. Weighing daily will not control thirst or compensate for urine loss.
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