Adequate fluid intake is essential to wound healing. If not contraindicated, the nurse should encourage a client with a foot wound to drink at least:
1. 600 mL daily.
2. 1200 mL daily.
3. 1800 mL daily.
4. 2500 mL daily.
Answer: 4
1. Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 600 mL is not sufficient.
2. Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 1200mL is not sufficient.
3. Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 1800 mL is not sufficient.
4. Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 2500 mL provides an optimal amount.
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