18th July 2023

The nurse in charge of the care of the older person ward is conducting a quality improvement project into mouth care for inpatients

The nurse in charge of the care of the older person ward is conducting a quality improvement project into mouth care for inpatients. He approaches you with some questions regarding xerostomia so he can better understand the topic before starting the project. He has done some research and has identified many causes of xerostomia but is unsure which is the most prevalent.

Of the options given, which is the most common cause of xerostomia?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.