The nurse notes the previous 24-hour urine output was 950 mL, well below the normal of 1500 mL. An effective nursing order to remedy the impending dehydration would be to:
1. offer more fluids daily.
2. offer 8 ounces of juice or tea at 0800 (8 AM), 1200 (12 noon), 1600 (4 PM), and 2000 (8 PM).
3. request extra fluid on a diet tray from the kitchen.
4. place a large water pitcher at the bedside during each shift.
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The statement is clear and measurable and relates directly to the potential of dehydration. The other options are vague and have no measurement criteria.
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