The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient Anticipating Radiation

The nurse is providing care to a patient anticipating radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.What should the nurse include in pre-therapy education? (Select all that apply.)

A) "Water is an appropriate substitute for saliva."
B) "Good oral hygiene habits are important to prevent decay."
C) "Tooth decay occurs less frequently when oral tissues are dry."
D) "It is important that you visit the dentist before radiation therapy begins."
E) "All of your teeth will need to be pulled before you start radiation therapy."
F) "Artificial saliva can be used if the radiation therapy causes drying of the mouth."