A 72-year-old patient has a history of hypertension and chronic lung disease. An important question for the nurse to include in the health history would be:
a. "Do you use a fluoride supplement?"
b. "Have you had tonsillitis in the last year?"
c. "At what age did you get your first tooth?"
d. "Have you noticed any dryness in your mouth?"
ANS: D
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is a side effect of many drugs taken by older people, including antidepressants, anticholinergics, antispasmodics, antihypertensives, antipsychotics, and bronchodilators.
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