The LPN is assisting in the care of a client who has had radiation therapy to the head and neck area for squamous cell carcinoma of the salivary gland. The nurse recognizes teaching is effective by which of the following statements?
A. "The effects of the radiation and surgery have caused a lack of saliva called halitosis."
B. "I should use alcohol-based mouth rinses to help kill the germs in my mouth."
C. "I can use artificial saliva to help lubricate my mouth and make chewing and eating easier."
D. "I will have to have a tube placed so I can be fed with formula for the rest of my life."
C
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