A patient with dementia is confused, unable to provide self-care, and drinks only a few sips at a time. It is the responsibility of the nurse to ensure that the patient receives adequate amounts of fluid to prevent dehydration. The nurse should

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Offering the patient a drink of water or other beverage every 15 minutes is the best choice as the patient is only able to drink a few sips at a time and may not consistently remember to drink. This ensures that the patient receives adequate amounts of fluid to prevent dehydration. Option A is not frequent enough, option B is too infrequent, and option D may not be feasible or necessary in all cases. However, involving family members in the patient's care and encouraging them to assist with offering fluids can be helpful.

A Patient with Dementia Is Confused, Unable to Provide Self-Care