Question

A nurse is providing DC teaching for a client who has heart failure and is on a fluid restriction of 2,000 mL/day. The client asks the nurse how to determine the appropriate amount of fluids they are allowed. Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A. "Pour the amount of fluid you drink into an empty 2-liter bottle to keep track of how much you drink."
B. "Each glass contains 8 oz. There are 30 mL per ounce, so you can have a total of 8 glasses or cups of fluid each day."
C. "This is the same as 2 quarts or about the same as two pots of coffee."
D. "Take sips of water or ice chips so you will not take in too much fluid."

Answer 1

The nurse should explain that the client can have 8 glasses or cups of fluid each day to stay within their fluid restriction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should respond to the client's question by explaining that they are on a fluid restriction of 2,000 mL/day. The nurse can provide examples to help the client understand the appropriate amount of fluid intake. For example, the nurse can say that each glass contains 8 ounces, which is equivalent to 240 mL. Therefore, the client can have a total of 8 glasses or cups of fluid each day to stay within their fluid restriction.