Underrecognition and undertreatment of thirst among hospitalized patients with restricted oral feeding and drinking

Abstract Thirst is distressing but overlooked by healthcare professionals. Patients experience thirst due to comorbidities, physical or cognitive limitations, and iatrogenesis. Nasogastric tube (NGT) use and nil-by-mouth(NBM) orders are common practices that can lead to thirst. However, thirst in th...

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Auteurs principaux: Vanda Ho, Gordon Goh, Xuan Rong Tang, Kay Choong See
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Langue:EN
Publié: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Accès en ligne:https://doaj.org/article/d1a16b7255464f5bafb83d96ba9b7935
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