A nurse is educating a client on the amount of water to drink each day. What is the recommended daily fluid intake for adults?
A) 1 to 2 (4-oz) glasses per day
B) 5 to 6 (6-oz) glasses per day
C) 8 to 10 (8-oz) glasses per day
D) 16 to 20 (12-oz) glasses per day
Ans: C
Adults with no disease-related fluid restrictions should drink 2,000 to 2,400 mL (8 to 10 8-oz glasses) of fluid daily. Monitor fluid intake for those that are high in caffeine, sodium, and sugar.
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