Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform to prevent drying of the oral mucous membranes and lips in a dying client?
A) Place the client in a cool temperature.
B) Provide water to the client at regular intervals.
C) Provide the client with absorbent pads.
D) Provide oral care, ice chips, and petroleum jelly.
D
Feedback:
The nurse provides oral care, ice chips, and petroleum jelly because mouth breathing makes the oral mucous membranes and lips dry. Placing the client in a cool temperature and providing water to the client at regular intervals will not help prevent drying of the oral mucous membranes. Providing the client with absorbent pads is useful only when the client has lost bladder control and does not prevent drying of the mucous membranes.
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