What Is a Nursing Intervention to Decrease the Thirst of a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is a nursing intervention to decrease the thirst of a patient who is on a fluid restriction?

• A)Rinsing the mouth with warm water
• B)Sipping carbonated drinks
• C)Sucking on occasional ice chips
• D)Limiting tooth brushing to once per day

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Definitions:

Somatic Sense

The sensory systems associated with the body that include touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception (sense of position and movement).

Shoulder

The joint connecting the upper limb to the torso, comprising bones, muscles, and tendons that facilitate arm movement.

Proprioception

Proprioception is the sense of self-movement and body position, often referred to as the "sixth sense," which helps the body understand where it is in space without visual cues.

Kinesthesia

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints, enabling proprioception.