A 92-year-old patient has had a stroke. The right side of his face is drooping. The nurse might also suspect which of these assessment findings?

A) Epistaxis
B) Rhinorrhea
C) Dysphagia
D) Xerostomia

Dysphagia

Difficulty in swallowing, a condition that may result from disorders affecting any part of the swallowing process.

Xerostomia

Medical term for dry mouth due to reduced or absent saliva flow, which can affect eating, speaking, and dental health.