When discharging a client who had gastric-bypass surgery, a nurse makes sure to include information about the importance of water. Which information about the function of water does the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A) Water is a solvent for minerals.
B) Water maintains blood pressure.
C) Water regulates body temperature.
D) Water is a structural nutrient.
E) Water transports nutrients from cells.
A) Water is a solvent for minerals.
B) Water maintains blood pressure.
C) Water regulates body temperature.
D) Water is a structural nutrient.
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