The nurse is providing nutritional instruction to the client diagnosed with hypovolemia. Which would the nurse emphasize as something to avoid?
A) Eight to 10 glasses of water per day
B) Foods high in sodium
C) Potassium-rich fruit
D) Beverages with alcohol or caffeine
D
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The nursing management of clients with hypovolemia is to restore fluid balance. The nurse provides nutritional information and instructs the client to avoid beverages with alcohol and caffeine, which increases urination and contributes to the fluid deficits. The clients should drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily, include sodium in the diet, and eat potassium-rich fruit.
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