A Terminally Ill Patient Says That He Feels Better When

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient says that he feels better when he does not drink fluids. The nurse realizes that which of the following is occurring with this patient?

A) The patient's edema is reducing his need to drink fluids
B) The patient is experiencing confusion
C) The patient has less pain because of less fluid in the body
D) The patient is waiting to eat foods before drinking fluids