Each of the Following Is a Goal for Patients with Xerostomia

question 14

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a goal for patients with xerostomia except one. Which one is the exception?

• A) Protect the oral cavity from the destructive effects of xerostomia.
• B) Delay treatment of existing conditions until fluid levels of tissues are adequately restored.
• C) Provide relief of the dryness to improve quality of the diet.
• D) Provide relief of the dryness to improve quality of life.

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