Question

When the use of antihistamines result in dryness of the mouth, the nurse should recommend which to relieve the dryness? select all that apply?

Answer 1

The nurse can follow these following tips:

For temporary relief of dryness of mouth from antihistamines:

1. the patient can chew on sugarless gums

2. the nurse can let the patient have bits of ice melt in their mouth

3. or the nurse can give a saliva substitute

If dryness of mouth does not go away after 2 weeks, seek doctor’s help.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. the patient can chew on sugarless gums

2. the nurse can let the patient have bits of ice melt in their mouth

3. or the nurse can give a saliva substitute

Explanation: