A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with xerostomia.When educating the client about this condition,the nurse includes which as causative factors for developing this condition? Select all that apply.

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A) Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, occurs when the supply of saliva is reduced. This condition can be caused by certain medications (e.g., antihistamines, antidepressants, and antihypertensives), oxygen therapy, tachypnea, and NPO status, during which the client cannot take fluids by mouth. Intravenous electrolyte therapy does not cause xerostomia.
B) Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, occurs when the supply of saliva is reduced. This condition can be caused by certain medications (e.g., antihistamines, antidepressants, and antihypertensives), oxygen therapy, tachypnea, and NPO status, during which the client cannot take fluids by mouth. Intravenous electrolyte therapy does not cause xerostomia.
C) Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, occurs when the supply of saliva is reduced. This condition can be caused by certain medications (e.g., antihistamines, antidepressants, and antihypertensives), oxygen therapy, tachypnea, and NPO status, during which the client cannot take fluids by mouth. Intravenous electrolyte therapy does not cause xerostomia.
D) Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, occurs when the supply of saliva is reduced. This condition can be caused by certain medications (e.g., antihistamines, antidepressants, and antihypertensives), oxygen therapy, tachypnea, and NPO status, during which the client cannot take fluids by mouth. Intravenous electrolyte therapy does not cause xerostomia.
E) Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, occurs when the supply of saliva is reduced. This condition can be caused by certain medications (e.g., antihistamines, antidepressants, and antihypertensives), oxygen therapy, tachypnea, and NPO status, during which the client cannot take fluids by mouth. Intravenous electrolyte therapy does not cause xerostomia.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Xerostomia