The nurse is instructing a patient about the need to replace fluid before, during, and after exercise to avoid dehydration. On what basis should she teach the patient to determine the amount of fluid to consume? Select all that apply.
A)Duration of exercise
B)Environmental temperature
C)Level of fitness
D)Degree of thirst
E)Intensity of exercise

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The amount of fluid a person needs to consume in relation to exercise depends on several factors including the duration of exercise (A), as longer activities lead to more fluid loss through sweat; the environmental temperature (B), with higher temperatures increasing sweat rate and thus fluid loss; and the intensity of exercise (E), as more vigorous activities increase the body's metabolic rate and sweat production. The level of fitness (C) and degree of thirst (D) are less reliable indicators for determining fluid needs, as they do not directly correlate with the amount of fluid lost during exercise.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient About the Need to Replace