A 96-year-old patient reports symptoms of xerostomia.What action by the nurse will be most helpful in minimizing the effects of this condition?
A)Providing appropriate fluids with the patient's meals
B)Cutting the patient's meat into small bite-sized pieces
C)Elevating the head of the patient's bed at mealtimes
D)Assisting the patient with oral care before each meal

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Providing appropriate fluids with the patient's meals helps to alleviate dry mouth by keeping the oral cavity moist, which is crucial for someone experiencing xerostomia.

A 96-Year-Old Patient Reports Symptoms of Xerostomia