Abstract:Background
Thirst is a sensation associated with a dry mouth and the desire or craving to drink water. Surgical patients are among those hospitalized individuals who are at high risk of developing both osmotic and hypovolemic thirst.
Objectives
To develop a new measurement tool for evaluating the thirst-related discomfort of surgical patients and to assess its validity and reliability.
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