1. HEENT (Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat )NCLEX Type Question
Long, 2016

2. Choose the Best Answer
A 50 year old male with throat cancer is currently undergoing radiation treatment to the head and neck. He has developed xerostomia. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A. Avoid drinking flavored water or Gatorade®.
B. See a dentist to have any troublesome teeth pulled.
C. Do not eat for 10 hours after the radiation dose.
D. Use a mouthwash that contains baking soda 4 to 5 times a day.

3. NCLEX Questions: Client Needs
Four Major Categories
Safe and Effective Care Environment
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity

4. Assessment: Nursing Process
Assessment is always first step
Look at the question
Asking nurse to monitor and observe- assessment?
Asking nurse to take action?

5. Let’s Discuss Each Answer: Was Choice A Correct?
A. Avoid drinking flavored water or Gatorade®.

6. Was Choice B Correct?
B. See a dentist to have any troublesome teeth pulled.

7. Was Choice C Correct?
C. Do not eat for 10 hours after the radiation dose.

8. Was Choice D Correct?
D. Use a mouthwash that contains baking soda 4 to 5 times a day.