Which Nursing Intervention Is Best for the Patient with Xerostomia

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention is best for the patient with xerostomia secondary to chemotherapy?

• A)Monitor white blood cell count
• B)Assess for signs of fatigue
• C)Provide frequent mouth care
• D)Implement contact isolation

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Definitions:

Logistic Growth Curve

A model describing population growth that slows as the population reaches carrying capacity, resulting in an S-shaped curve.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely, given the available resources.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment.

Sustainable Rate

Refers to the level of extraction or use of resources that can be maintained without depleting the resource or harming the environment.