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During the assessment of a client's mouth, the nurse notes the absence of saliva. The client has pain in the area of the ear. The client has been nothing-by-mouth (NPO) for several days because of the insertion of a nasogastric tube. Based on these findings, the nurse suspects that the client may be developing which of the following mouth conditions?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Parotitis, inflammation of the parotid gland, is suggested by the absence of saliva and ear pain, especially in a client who is NPO and dehydrated, which can impair salivary gland function. Stomatitis, oral candidiasis, and gingivitis typically present with different symptoms, such as mucosal inflammation, white patches, or gum bleeding.

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