Patients with xerostomia frequently experience: (Select all that apply.)

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Because xerostomia is usually associated with diminished nutritional status,disease,and medications,patients often have a poor appetite.These factors further compound the effects of oral conditions upon systemic health.Burning sensations typically accompany the dryness caused by xerostomia.Inadequate dietary intake is across the spectrum with deficiencies in vitamin A and C,fluid,fiber,potassium,vitamin B₆,iron,calcium,zinc,and protein.Patients with xerostomia frequently experience taste changes,lack of interest in eating,and poor appetite.

Patients with Xerostomia Frequently Experience: (Select All That Apply