The perinatal nurse reads the diagnosis of ptyalism in a patient's chart. What teaching does the nurse plan for this patient?
A.
Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
B.
Drink plenty of decaffeinated beverages.
C.
Eat something before getting up in the morning.
D.
Lozenges and chewing gum can help.
ANS: D
Ptyalism is excessive production of saliva. The etiology is uncertain, but chewing gum and using lozenges can offer limited relief. The other measures are not helpful for this condition.
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