As part of the care plan for a client with pyelonephritis, the nurse should
a. assess for manifestations of fluid overload.
b. encourage increased activity.
c. increase fluid intake to 3 to 4 L/day.
d. watch for early manifestations of anaphylaxis.
C
Adequate treatment of the infection quickly reverses the dysuria, pyuria, and frequency. Fluid intake of 3 to 4 L/day is recommended to help dilute the urine and to reduce irritation and burn-ing.
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