A man has recently been diagnosed with heart failure and has been put on a low sodium diet. In addition he is on fluid restrictions
When planning patient education for him, the nurse will suggest that half the total oral fluid allotment occur at what between _______ and ________. A. 7 AM; 7 PM
B. 3 AM; 3 PM
C. 7 AM; 3 PM
D. 3 PM; 7 AM
C
Standard practice for fluid restriction is to suggest half of the total oral fluid allotment between 7 AM and 3 PM, the period when patients usually are more active, receive two meals, and take most of their oral medications.
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