The nurse is teaching a patient with vomiting and diarrhea about appropriate dietary fluids.Which option chosen by the patient would indicate further teaching is needed?

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Coffee should be avoided by a patient with vomiting and diarrhea as caffeine is a diuretic that can worsen dehydration.The patient should consume fluids high in Na⁺ (e.g.,electrolyte oral solution,chicken broth).Strategies to encourage fluid intake include offering small sips of fluid frequently,popsicles,and ice chips.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient with Vomiting and Diarrhea