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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed a saliva substitute . the patient asks why this medication is necessary. what would be the most appropriate response?

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Answer:"This medication helps people that have a condition that creates a lack of saliva."Saliva substitute helps in conditions that result in dry mouth—stroke, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other illnesses.

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