A client with impaired physical mobility has been hospitalized. What nursing intervention helps reduce the potential for formation of thrombi and renal calculi in a client with impaired physical mobility?
A) Provide a well-balanced diet.
B) Position the client.
C) Keep the client hydrated.
D) Help the client perform exercises.
C
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The nurse should keep the client hydrated. Adequate hydration reduces the potential for the formation of thrombi and renal calculi. A well-balanced diet provides nutrients and elements necessary for energy and to sustain cellular growth and repair. Positioning the client helps avoid joint contractures and foot drop. Active and passive exercise maintains joint flexibility and reduces muscle atrophy and atony.
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