The Patient Is an 80-Year-Old Male Who Is Visiting the Clinic

The patient is an 80-year-old male who is visiting the clinic today for a routine physical examination. The patient's skin turgor is fair, but the patient reports fatigue and weakness. The skin is warm and dry, pulse rate is 116 beats/min, and urinary sodium level is slightly elevated. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

A) Drink more water to prevent further dehydration.
B) Drink more calorie-dense fluids to increase caloric intake.
C) Drink more milk and dairy products to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
D) Drink more grapefruit juice to enhance vitamin C intake and medication absorption.

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