If the client receiving an antipsychotic agent complains of a dry mouth, the nurse should offer which of the following suggestions?
a. suck on hard sugar candy c. rinse mouth often with mouthwash
b. rinse mouth often with water d. chew sugarless gum
ANS: B, D
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Correct b. and d. are suggestions that will help decrease mouth dryness.
Incorrect a. and c. Sugar candy will increase the risk of dental caries; most mouthwashes contain alcohol and will increase the mouth dryness.
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