The nurse is caring for a patient with xerostomia. Which nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care? 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. Administer only liquid medications.
1. Use a humidifier.
2. Provide oral fluids after meals.
3. Provide sugar-free hard candies.
4. Reinforce regular dental examinations.
Explanation: 1. Using a humidifier adds moisture to the air and can help with xerostomia that may interfere with sleep.
2. Providing oral fluids after meals is correct because fluids should be provided with meals to help relieve symptoms and dysphagia.
3. Providing sugar-free hard candies is correct because it helps stimulate salivary secretions without increasing blood sugar.
4. Reinforcing regular dental examinations is correct because caries can cause infections and ill-fitting dentures can irritate dry oral mucosa.
5. It is not the role of the nurse to prescribe medications nor its form. The patient is able to take any form of oral medication and is not limited only to liquids.
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