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A 68-Yr-Old Female Patient Admitted to the Hospital with Dehydration

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A 68-yr-old female patient admitted to the hospital with dehydration is confused and incontinent of urine. Which nursing action should be included in the plan of care?


A) Restrict fluids between meals and after the evening meal.
B) Insert an indwelling catheter until the symptoms have resolved.
C) Assist the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours during the day.
D) Apply absorbent adult incontinence diapers and pads over the bed linens.

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