The client complains of frequent urination at night since starting diuretic therapy. What should the nurse teach this client to alleviate this symptom?
1. Decrease fluid intake.
2. Increase sodium intake.
3. Don't worry; this is an expected effect.
4. Take the medication earlier in the day.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Decrease fluid intake is incorrect because the nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed.
Rationale 2: Increase sodium intake is incorrect because the nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed.
Rationale 3: Don't worry; this is an expected effect is incorrect because the nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed.
Rationale 4: Take diuretics at least 2 hours before bedtime to avoid nighttime diuresis.
Global Rationale: Take diuretics at least 2 hours before bedtime to avoid nighttime diuresis. Decrease fluid intake is incorrect because the nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed. Increase sodium intake is incorrect because the nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed. Not worry; this is an expected effect is incorrect because the nurse should first determine when the client takes the medication, and advise the client to take it several hours before bed.
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