At the least, allow ice to be placed on her tongue. That will provide immediate relief. Some semblance of mercy should be shown.
If I were a nurse I would be fired and probably jailed, because I would be giving her water and feeding her. She does not drool, therefore she swallows.
Perhaps some wine and vinegar on a bit of sponge offered on a reed.
I can't believe the Country is permitting this murder by Juridical fiat to proceed.
Personally, I'd like to see Jeb lock up the judge and Mr. Schiavo with no food and water until they change their minds.