A client with hyponatremia is on a fluid restriction diet and complains of extreme dry mouth. Interventions the nurse can include in the plan of care include (Select all that apply)
a. encouraging the client to take warm, not cold, fluids.
b. giving the client ice chips instead of water.
c. increasing the frequency of oral care.
d. instructing the client to hold ice chips in the mouth.
e. using a commercial mouthwash every 2 hours.
B, C, D
Clients on fluid restriction often complain of dry mouth, which may be intolerable. The nurse should give the client cold fluids or ice chips, increase the frequency of oral care, and instruct the client to hold ice chips/fluids in the mouth to hydrate the tongue. Warm fluids are not as soothing as cold ones. Commercial mouthwashes usually contain alcohol, which is drying and should be avoided.
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