A patient has been admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure.She will be dialyzed for the first time tomorrow morning.Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions for the patient? Select all that apply.
A) Encourage oral fluid intake as desired.
B) Place the patient on strict I&O.
C) Weigh the patient before and after dialysis.
D) Maintain a total fluid restriction of 1,000 mL as prescribed.

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Fluids are restricted in patients with chronic renal failure because of decreased renal function.Therefore,encouraging oral fluids would not be appropriate.Appropriate nursing interventions for this patient include monitoring the intake and output,weighing the patient before and after dialysis,following a strict renal diet,and monitoring laboratory values.

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