The Nurse Is Planning Interventions for a Client with Xerostomia

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning interventions for a client with xerostomia. What will the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

• A) Use a mouth rinse.
• B) Avoid artificial lubricants.
• C) Place a humidifier next to the bed.
• D) Avoid foods that are difficult to chew or swallow.
• E) Use sugar-free chewing gum, hard candies, and mints.

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Definitions:

Folkway

Informal norms or everyday habits that shape routine social behaviors, not strictly enforced but traditionally followed within a society.

Culture Shock

The feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.

Oberg

Refers to Kalervo Oberg, an anthropologist known for introducing the concept of "culture shock" and studying the adjustment processes of cross-cultural transitions.

Cultural Myths

Narratives shared within a culture that embody the values, ideals, and beliefs of that society, often serving as explanations for social norms or phenomena.