Which interventions should the nurse use to help a patient with xerostomia? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Use a humidifier.
2. Provide oral fluids after meals.
3. Provide sugar-free hard candies.
4. Reinforce regular dental examinations.
5. Increase medications from once a day to twice a day.
1,3,4
Rationale: Using a humidifier adds moisture to the air and can help with xerostomia that may interfere with sleep.
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Tissue that is dead, devitalized, and leathery in appearance is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).