A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Xerostomia

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with xerostomia.When educating the client about this condition,the nurse includes which as causative factors for developing this condition? Select all that apply.

• A) Intravenous electrolyte replacement therapy
• B) Oxygen therapy
• C) Antihistamine medications
• D) NPO status
• E) Tachypnea

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