The spouse of a client dying from lung cancer states, 'I don't understand this death rattle. She has not had anything to drink in days. Where is the fluid coming from?' Which is the hospice care nurse's best response?

B Are you sure someone is not putting ice chips in her mouth? D I can administer a patch to her skin to dry up the secretions if you wish. A The body produces about two (2) teaspoons of fluid every minute on its own. C There is no reason for this, but it does happen from time to time.