The nurse is planning interventions for a client with xerostomia. What will the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

Question

1. Use a mouth rinse.
2. Avoid artificial lubricants.
3. Place a humidifier next to the bed.
4. Avoid foods that are difficult to chew or swallow.
5. Use sugar-free chewing gum, hard candies, and mints.

Answer 1

1. Use a mouth rinse.
3. Place a humidifier next to the bed.
4. Avoid foods that are difficult to chew or swallow.
5. Use sugar-free chewing gum, hard candies, and mints.

Explanation: 1. The use of a mouth rinse is an appropriate intervention to help with xerostomia.
2. Artificial lubricants can be used to help with xerostomia.
3. Placing a humidifier next to the bed is an appropriate intervention to help with xerostomia.
4. Avoiding foods that are difficult to chew or swallow is an appropriate intervention to help with xerostomia.
5. Using sugar-free chewing gum, hard candies, and mints is an appropriate intervention to help with xerostomia.