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Destiiny22

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Changes in the mouth that naturally occur with the aging process include
 
  A) thickening of the enamel on the teeth.
  B) recession of the gums.
  C) increase in saliva production, resulting in drooling in some cases.
  D) leukoplakia.

Question 2

The nurse documents that an older patient has hypogeusia. What is this patient experiencing?
 
  1. Dulled sensitivity to touch
  2. Blunting of the sense of taste
  3. A downward and outward deviation of the eye
  4. Dry mouth occurring with salivary gland dysfunction


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kingfahad97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Dulled sensitivity to touch is hypoesthesia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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