During the Dying Process, Patients May Experience a Bad Taste

question 16

Multiple Choice

During the dying process, patients may experience a bad taste in their mouth. Which of the following are appropriate nursing actions? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Offer the patient hard candy.
• B) Assist the patient with frequent oral care.
• C) Offer the patient large amounts of water or juice.
• D) Explain to the patient that this is a normal part of dying and nothing can be done.
• E) Offer the patient mouthwash.
• F) Offer the patient frequent meals.

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