My mom is sick with cancer and malnutrition and is in the hospital now for blood clots. She has rapidly gone downhill the past couple of days. Yesterday she could no longer sip water from a straw. She is on an iv but Im sure she would like wetness in her mouth. What do you think of a bubble syringe so I can get water to her? (she is having a hard time speaking the past couple days too and also handing people invisible pills etc.... I think shes withdrawing from her strong nausea pills shes been on.).... also should I try to brush her teeth? And how would I do that? Dental care has always been important to her and everyone feels better with a clean mouth. Thank you for your help!
You can definitely try to brush her teeth (after making her sit) and give her a chlorhexidine (0.2%) mouthwash in 1:1 dilution. You can make her mouth a little wet with help of a wet gauze/ cotton. But avoid giving water orally, unless your surgeon allows you to.