Body systemsQuestion 1671 of 1700

How can you ease dry mouth for a resident on fluid restrictions?

  1. Hard candy, ice chips, or breath spray
  2. Large drinks of water every hour
  3. Salty snacks that make the mouth water
  4. Coffee or tea with each meal
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Correct answer: Hard candy, ice chips, or breath spray

These comfort measures ease dry mouth in kidney failure.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.7: Urinary System

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