A client who is at 10 weeks' gestation is concerned about the amount of saliva that is in her mouth since she seems to be spitting when she talks. How should the nurse respond?
1. "You should avoid astringent mouthwashes and chewing gum."
2. "That's called ptyalism, and it's usually caused by increased salt intake during the second trimester."
3. "Excess salivation commonly occurs during the first trimester, although the cause is unknown."
4. "Let's schedule you for a doctor's appointment, because excessive salivation can signal a complication of pregnancy."
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Explanation:
1. Astringent mouthwashes, chewing gum, and sucking hard candy may help relieve the bitter taste that often accompanies ptyalism.
2. Ptyalism, which is excess production of saliva, usually occurs during the first trimester and the cause is unknown.
3. Ptyalism, which is excess production of saliva, commonly occurs during the first trimester and the cause is unknown.
4. Excess salivation, also called ptyalism, is a normal occurrence in women during the first trimester.
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