The nursing assistant is caring for a client diagnosed with kidney disease on a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL per day. The client is on a renal diet, restricting potassium and protein. The nurse states that 300 mL is used for medications, and 400 mL per day is provided for dietary trays. What is the best action for the nursing assistant to perform?

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The best action for the nursing assistant to take is to consult with the nurse to establish how much water may be provided during each shift. The client has a renal diet with restrictions of proteins and potassium, so the client is limited as to what fluids other than water the client may have. The diet trays will provide liquids, limiting both nutrients being restricted. The nursing assistant should provide frequent mouth care and may offer ice chips or sips of water, but that should be the client's choice.

The Nursing Assistant Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Kidney