A nurse is caring for a client who is in the final days and hours of life who has stopped eating and drinking. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce thirst sensations?

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Offering ice chips to a client who is in the final days and hours of life and has stopped eating and drinking can help moisten the mouth and reduce sensations of thirst, especially if the client is alert enough to safely swallow them. This approach is less invasive and more comfortable for the client compared to encouraging normal eating and drinking, administering IV fluids, or starting parenteral nutrition, which may not be appropriate or desired in end-of-life care.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is in the Final