Each of the following is correct concerning salivary flow for a patient with a removable prosthesis except one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Question

Select one:
a. The prosthesis is considered a foreign object and can cause the salivary glands to produce excessive saliva.
b. Radiation treatment can increase the amount of saliva produced.
c. The lack of saliva can make it difficult for a patient to wear a prosthesis.
d. A patient who has had a stroke may have difficulty controlling saliva.

Answer 1

The statement that is the EXCEPTION is:

b. Radiation treatment can increase the amount of saliva produced.

This statement is incorrect because radiation treatment, especially to the head and neck area, typically results in decreased saliva production (xerostomia) rather than an increase.