Patient was instructed on ways to manage thirst while on fluid limitations as follows:

1. Being thirsty is very common. This does not mean that your body needs more fluid.
2. You must be careful not to replace the fluid that diuretics have helped your body to get rid of.
3. Sucking on ice chips can help overcome the need to drink.
4. Rinsing your mouth periodically will also contain the feeling of thirst .
5. Freeze fruit juice in an ice cube tray.
6. Use a lemon wedge, hard candies, chewing gum, frozen grapes or strawberries instead of drinking.
7. Remember to save some fluids to take with your medicine.
8. It is helpful to fill a container with daily fluid allowance of water in the morning.
9. Each time you drink any fluid, pour that amount out of the container. When the container is empty, you have used up all the fluids you should have for the day.