The client has recently started on hemodialysis after a long history of type 2 diabetes and a gradual deterioration of her renal function. She mentions that she is tired of always feeling thirsty. The nurse makes a few suggestions for her to try
Which of the following is one of those suggestions? A) Eat ice chips when feeling thirsty.
B) Rinse her mouth with hot liquids.
C) Eat frozen fruit juice.
D) Rinse her mouth with ice cold water.
D
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For people on hemodialysis, fluid allowance is 1000 mL plus the volume of any urine produced. There are various strategies that can help relieve thirst, such as rinsing the mouth with ice cold water without swallowing, chewing gum, sucking on hard candy, and use ice or popsicles within the fluid allowance.
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