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

A 72-year-old patient has a history of hypertension and chronic lung disease.An important question for the nurse to include in the health history would be:

A) "Do you use a fluoride supplement?"
B) "Have you had tonsillitis in the last year?"
C) "At what age did you get your first tooth?"
D) "Have you noticed any dryness in your mouth?"