During the Dying Process, Patients May Experience a Bad Taste

Multiple Choice

During the dying process, patients may experience a bad taste in their mouth. Which of the following are appropriate nursing actions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Offer the patient hard candy.
B) Assist the patient with frequent oral care.
C) Offer the patient large amounts of water or juice.
D) Explain to the patient that this is a normal part of dying and nothing can be done.
E) Offer the patient mouthwash.
F) Offer the patient frequent meals.