A client with acute kidney failure is complaining of a metallic taste in the mouth and has no appetite. Based on this data, which intervention by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A)Provide mouth care before meals.
B)Administer an antiemetic as prescribed.
C)Restrict fluids.
D)Encourage the intake of protein, salt, and potassium.

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A)A metallic taste in the mouth is due to uremia. The nurse should provide mouth care before meals to reduce this taste sensation and improve the client's oral intake. An antiemetic would be prescribed for nausea. Restricting fluids would not reduce the metallic taste in the mouth. Encouraging intake of protein, salt, and potassium would exacerbate the uremia that is causing the metallic taste in the mouth.
B)A metallic taste in the mouth is due to uremia. The nurse should provide mouth care before meals to reduce this taste sensation and improve the client's oral intake. An antiemetic would be prescribed for nausea. Restricting fluids would not reduce the metallic taste in the mouth. Encouraging intake of protein, salt, and potassium would exacerbate the uremia that is causing the metallic taste in the mouth.
C)A metallic taste in the mouth is due to uremia. The nurse should provide mouth care before meals to reduce this taste sensation and improve the client's oral intake. An antiemetic would be prescribed for nausea. Restricting fluids would not reduce the metallic taste in the mouth. Encouraging intake of protein, salt, and potassium would exacerbate the uremia that is causing the metallic taste in the mouth.
D)A metallic taste in the mouth is due to uremia. The nurse should provide mouth care before meals to reduce this taste sensation and improve the client's oral intake. An antiemetic would be prescribed for nausea. Restricting fluids would not reduce the metallic taste in the mouth. Encouraging intake of protein, salt, and potassium would exacerbate the uremia that is causing the metallic taste in the mouth.

A Client with Acute Kidney Failure Is Complaining of a Metallic