NCLEX Question of the Day

October 16, 2025

Basic Care and Comfort QID 117

A patient expresses concerns about experiencing dry mouth due to medication side effects. What is an appropriate nursing intervention?

A:
Telling the patient to discontinue the medication causing dry mouth without consulting the healthcare provider.
B:
Advising the patient to consume salty foods to stimulate saliva production.
C:
Offering frequent sips of water and providing oral care with a moistened sponge swab.
D:
Ignoring the patient’s complaint of dry mouth.

Explanation

Offering frequent sips of water and providing oral care can help alleviate dry mouth caused by medication side effects.

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