Adequate fluid intake is essential to wound healing. If not contraindicated, the nurse should encourage the client to drink at least:
A)
600 mL daily.
B)
1200 mL daily.
C)
1800 mL daily.
D)
2500 mL daily.
D
Explanation:
A)
Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 2500 mL provides an optimal amount.
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B)
Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 2500 mL provides an optimal amount.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 2500 mL provides an optimal amount.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 2500 mL provides an optimal amount.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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