A 72-year-old patient has a history of hypertension and chronic lung disease. Which is an important question for the nurse to include in this patient's health history?

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With a history of hypertension and chronic lung disease, this patient is likely on medications and a side effect of antihypertensive and bronchodilator medication (and many other drugs such as antidepressants, anticholinergics, antispasmodics, and antipsychotics) is dry mouth, or xerostomia. The nurse should ask the patient if they've noticed dryness in their mouth.

A 72-Year-Old Patient Has a History of Hypertension and Chronic