The nurse is caring for a client with reduced perfusion to the extremities. The nurse evaluates the client and finds the response to therapy is not optimal. What lifestyle change does the nurse suspect is contributing to the lack of response?
A)Following a vegetarian diet
B)Taking daily brisk walks
C)Ingesting 1,500 mL of fluid per day
D)Smoking cessation when the diagnosis was received

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Ingesting 1,500 mL of fluid per day may contribute to reduced perfusion due to inadequate hydration, affecting blood volume and circulation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Reduced Perfusion