A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with xerostomia. When educating the client about this condition, the nurse includes which as causative factors for developing this condition?
Select all that apply.
A) Intravenous electrolyte replacement therapy
B) Oxygen therapy
C) Antihistamine medications
D) NPO status
E) Tachypnea
Answer: B, C, D, E
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, occurs when the supply of saliva is reduced. This condition can be caused by certain medications (e.g., antihistamines, antidepressants, and antihypertensives), oxygen therapy, tachypnea, and NPO status, during which the client cannot take fluids by mouth. Intravenous electrolyte therapy does not cause xerostomia.
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