Nursing Interventions to Decrease the Thirst of a Patient Who

question 16

Multiple Choice

Nursing interventions to decrease the thirst of a patient who is on a fluid restriction include:

• A) rinsing the mouth with warm water.
• B) sipping carbonated drinks.
• C) sucking on ice chips.
• D) limiting tooth brushing to once per day.

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