The nurse would assess patients with what condition to determine whether there is a need for a saliva substitute? (Select all that apply.)
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Stroke
C) Cancer receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy
D) Myocardial infarction
E) Chronic dry mouth
B, C, E
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A saliva substitute helps in conditions that result in dry mouth—stroke, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other illnesses. Patients with myocardial infarction do not require this drug. Patients with cystic fibrosis receive pancreatic enzymes rather than saliva substitute.
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