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.

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The best intervention to prevent drying of the oral mucous membranes and lips in a dying client is to provide oral care, ice chips, and petroleum jelly. Providing water at regular intervals may not be effective in moisturizing the mucous membranes and may even cause aspiration in some cases. Placing the client in a cool temperature may worsen drying of the lips and mucous membranes. Providing absorbent pads is not relevant to this issue.

Which of the Following Interventions Should the Nurse Perform to Prevent