An 85-year-old patient who has been NPO since midnight last night for diagnostic testing just completed the procedure.Which intervention is most important?

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Offering small amounts of fluid every hour will rehydrate the older adult without resorting to intravenous fluids.The older adult has very little fluid reserve and has lost the ability to concentrate the urine; consequently,a long period without fluid intake can cause dehydration.The doctor should inform the patient about the test results.Weighing the patient again is unnecessary.While prevention of skin breakdown is important,there is no indication that the patient cannot reposition independently.

An 85-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been NPO Since Midnight Last