PENGARUH MENGUNYAH PERMEN KARET TERHADAP RASA HAUS PADA PASIEN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE YANG MENGALAMI HIPERVOLEMIA

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an irreversible and progressive decline in kidney function where the kidneys are unable to maintain metabolism and fluid and electrolyte balance so that it can cause uremia, namely retention of urea and other nitrogenous waste in the blood which is characterized by increased serum creatinine and blood urea. One therapy that can be done is hemodialysis. Hemodialysis is a therapy to replace kidney function in CKD patients, this therapy aims to remove waste products from metabolism and maintain water and electrolyte balance.
Method: This study was conducted using a case study report in chronic kidney disease patients in accordance with the principles of the nursing process using data collection techniques in the form of assessment, data analysis, nursing interventions, implementation, and also evaluations that refer to SDKI, SLKI, and SIKI. The assessment process was carried out using data collection in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation.
Results: The results of the study showed that chewing low-sugar gum in hypervolemia patients can suppress thirst so that this intervention can be used as a way to limit fluids because gum can stimulate the salivary glands and provide a fresh taste in the mouth.
Conclusion: Chewing low sugar gum can be one of the therapies to suppress thirst in CKD patients in restricting fluids because it can provide a sensation of freshness and can stimulate salivary gland production.