An 85-year-old patient was held NPO since midnight last night for diagnostic testing. The procedure is now complete at 10:00 AM. The nurse should:
a. check urine for concentration every hour.
b. measure urine output every 2 hours.
c. assess urine for the presence of glucose.
d. offer 4 ounces of water or juice every hour.
D
Offering small amounts of fluid every hour will rehydrate the older adult without resorting to IV fluids. The older adult has very little fluid reserve and has lost the ability to concentrate the urine; consequently, a long period without fluid intake can cause dehydration.
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