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Thirst: a critical care nursing challenge
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Critical care nurses can prevent and reduce thirst in critically ill patients. Early recognition of thirst types and risk factors, alongside monitoring and comfort measures, are key nursing interventions.
Area of Science:
- Critical care medicine
- Nursing science
Background:
- Thirst is a common and distressing symptom in critically ill patients.
- Effective management of thirst is crucial for patient comfort and well-being.