A Patient Has Xerostomia

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient has xerostomia.What intervention should the nurse add to the patient's care plan?

• A)Sit the patient upright when eating.
• B)Offer creamed soups and pudding.
• C)Have the patient double swallow.
• D)Give fluids after each bite of food.

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