The nurse plans teaching for the client on methods of encouraging fluid intake. Which statements will the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. "Consume 180 mL of water daily."
B. "Limit your alcohol intake."
C. "Avoid excess amounts of fluids high in salt."
D. "Moderate caffeine intake is acceptable."
E. "Consume 6-8 glasses of water daily."
Answer: E
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1. A client chooses an abortion after her fetus is diagnosed with a genetic anomaly. 2. A 39-year-old nulliparous client undergoes therapeutic insemination. 3. A family of a child with leukemia requests cord-blood banking at this birth. 4. A cesarean delivery of a breech fetus is court ordered after the client refuses.
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Guidelines for communicating with a patient whose ability to speak and understand Eng-lish is questionable include (select all that apply):
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