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107. A community health nurse is educating a patient about potential side effects of a new antidepressant medication. The patient reports experiencing dry mouth. What is the medicinal recommendation to manage this?

A. Stop taking the medication
B. Suggest sugar-free gum/candies, frequent sips of water, and maintaining good oral hygiene; advise contacting provider if severe or persistent
C. Take more medication
D. Ignore the dry mouth

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  • Stop taking the medication
  • Suggest sugar-free gum/candies, frequent sips of water, and maintaining good oral hygiene; advise contacting provider if severe or persistent
  • Take more medication
  • Ignore the dry mouth

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