A patient on hemodialysis asks if she can use popsicles to help relieve her thirst. Which of the following is the nurses’ best response?
Group of answer choices:
Hot things are better at relieving thirst than cold things. Try small amounts of hot tea or coffee to relieve your thirst.
Popsicles are empty calories. You are better off drinking just plain water.
That’s a great idea as long as you deduct the equivalent amount of fluid from your total daily fluid allowance.
Popsicles are great at relieving thirst, and because they are solid, they do not count as fluid so you can eat them as desired.