Author Question: A 72-year-old patient has a history of hypertension and chronic lung disease. An important question ... (Read 62 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

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?

Question 2

While obtaining a health history from the mother of a 1-year-old child, the nurse notices that the baby has had a bottle in his mouth the entire time. The mother states, It makes a great pacifier. The best response by the nurse would be:

a. You're right. Bottles make very good pacifiers.
b. Using a bottle as a pacifier is better for the teeth than thumb-sucking.
c. It's okay to use a bottle as long as it contains milk and not juice.
d. Prolonged use of a bottle can increase the risk for tooth decay and ear infections.

rachel · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is a side effect of many drugs taken by older people, including antidepressants, anticholinergics, antispasmodics, antihypertensives, antipsychotics, and bronchodilators.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Prolonged bottle use during the day or when going to sleep places the infant at risk for tooth decay and middle ear infections.