When caring for an alert and oriented elderly patient with a history of dehydration, the home health nurse will teach the patient to increase fluid intake
A) when the patient feels thirsty.
B) in the late evening hours.
C) as soon as changes in LOC occur.
D) if the oral mucosa feels dry.
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