Which instruction would be included when educating patients about daily water requirements?
A. Instruct patients that drinking water is essential only when illness is present
B. Instruct elderly patients to limit their fluid intake because of incontinence or physical limitations
C. Instruct patients to increase their water intake if they eat mostly fruits and vegetables
D. Encourage patients to drink coffee, tea, and soft drinks in place of water
E. Encourage patients to drink six to eight glasses of water
Answer: E
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