The aim of this observational study was to evaluate the effect of cold water spray application on dry mouth and thirst symptoms and comfort of patients who underwent endonasal endoscopic pituitary surgery in neurosurgery in the first 24 hours after admission to intensive care unit. The main questions it aims to answer are as follows: H0.1: Cold water spray application has no effect on dry mouth symptoms. H1.1: The cold water spray application has an effect on the dry mouth symptom. H0.2: The cold water spray application has no effect on the thirst symptom. H1.2: Cold water spray application has an effect on thirst symptom. H0.3: Cold water spray application has no effect on oral health. H1.3: Cold water spray application has an effect on oral health. H0.4: Cold water spray application has no effect on patient comfort. H1.4: Cold water spray application has an effect on patient comfort. The research sample will be divided into two as treatment and control groups. A web-based random sample selection will be made to determine the patients to be included in the research groups. Cold water spray will be applied to the treatment group and their data will be recorded. Clinical routine will continue to be applied to the control group.
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Evaluation of the Feeling of Thirst and Dry Mouth Experienced by Patients in the First 24 Hours After Surgery
Timeframe: Within the first 24 hours postoperatively, evaluations will be made at the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 24th hours.