What is the rationale for frequent mouth care in a patient after undergoing a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy for removal of a pituitary tumor?
A) Dry mucous membranes secondary to increased vasopressin (Pitressin) levels
B) Maintenance of nothing by mouth status
C) Mouth breathing because of nasal packing
D) Stomatitis caused by the hormone imbalance
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