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What Are Causes of Xerostomia in the Older Adult? (Select

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Question 20

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What are causes of xerostomia in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)


A) Reduction in saliva
B) Allergy
C) Eating highly seasoned foods
D) Inadequate fluid intake
E) Use of diuretic medications

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