A client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy is hyponatremia as a result of fluid volume overload

Nursing Mar 05, 2021

A client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy is hyponatremia as a result of fluid volume overload. A fluid restriction of 800 mL/24 hours is ordered by a physician. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

a. Provide ice chips and refill the glass every 4 hours

b. Encourage the client to perform mouth care when feeling thirsty

c. Offer sugary lozenges for the client to hold in the mouth

d. Replenish the client's water every 2 hours and have the client take small sips

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Ans: d. Replenish the client's water every 2 hours and have the client take small sips

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