Problem associated with eating and drinking:
Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting are commonly seen in dying patient person. They are unable to take any form of food and if they taken, they are unable to retain the food.
The patient is unable to swallow even the sips of water poured in the mouth. Most of them may require I.V fluids.
If they can tolerate the oral fluids, sips of water is given with teaspoon. That will help the patient to keep the mouth moist.
Give frequent oral hygiene.
Apply emollients to the dry lips.
The denture are removed and kept safely.