Which action is the most important for the nurse to teach a client to reduce the risk for dehydration?
A. Restricting sodium intake to no greater than 4 g per day
B. Maintaining an oral intake of at least 1500 mL per day
C. Maintaining a daily oral intake approximately equal to daily fluid loss
D. Avoiding the use of glycerin suppositories to manage constipation
C
Although a fixed oral intake of 1500 mL daily is good, the key to prevention of dehydration is to match all fluid losses with the same volume for fluid intake. This is especially true in warm or dry environments or when conditions result in a greater than usual fluid loss through perspiration or ventilation.
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