The student nurse is caring for a child with the nursing diagnosis "Risk for fluid volume deficit related to inadequate oral intake". Which statement by the student would indicate a need for further education by the nursing instructor?

Option D, "i will make sure there is plenty of orange juice available. it's her favorite juice."

Explanation:

Options for the given question are -

a) "i will teach her mother to give her small drinks frequently."b) "i will weigh her every morning at the same time."c) "i will monitor her iv line to maintain her fluid volume."d) "i will make sure there is plenty of orange juice available. it's her favorite juice."

Solution -

In case where the fluid output is higher than the fluid intake, a Deficient fluid volumes state arise. In the nursing session, the students are made aware of the risk which can arise if inadequate fluid supply (either in quantity or quality) is taken just to increase the fluid intake. Only prescribed fluid (irrespective of being favorite) can be given to the patient for oral fluid replacement. Hence, option d signifies that a need for further education

Option D is correct