The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed 3-year-old girl and is providing teaching to the mother about proper oral hygiene. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I really need to carefully check for skin breakdown.".
B) "I must really scrub her teeth and gums well.".
C) "I must use a soft toothbrush.".
D) "I can use a soft gauze sponge to care for her gums.".
B
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The nurse should caution the mother that overly vigorous brushing should be avoided as it can injure or irritate the gums. The other statements are recommended guidelines for care.
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