What Is the Rationale for Frequent Mouth Care in a Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for frequent mouth care in a patient after undergoing a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy for removal of a pituitary tumor?

• A)Dry mucous membranes secondary to increased vasopressin (Pitressin) levels
• B)Maintenance of nothing by mouth status
• C)Mouth breathing because of nasal packing
• D)Stomatitis caused by the hormone imbalance

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