مريض فشل قلب على قيود سوائل ١٫٥ لتر يومياً، ويشتكي عطشاً شديداً. أي اقتراح يساعده دون كسر الخطة؟

A heart-failure client on a 1.5 L daily fluid restriction reports severe thirst. Which suggestion helps without breaking the plan?

1. Sucking small ice chips counted in the allowance, and mouth rinses
2. Eating soup because it is food, not fluid
3. Adding salt to reduce the feeling of thirst
4. Drinking juice instead of water because it does not count

Answer: A) Sucking small ice chips counted in the allowance, and mouth rinses. Ice chips, sugar-free gum and mouth rinses ease thirst. Soup, juice and ice all count as fluid. Salt worsens thirst and fluid retention.