A patient with dementia has been identified as having a high BUN in lab results. Which of the following non-pharmacological actions would be best for the nurse to take?

A Place water in front of the patient every hour to encourage oral hydration.

explanation

Placing water in front of the patient will remind him or her to drink. Dehydration is a common cause of elevated BUN.

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