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

A Client with Acute Renal Failure Is Complaining of a Metallic