The nurse caring for an immunosuppressed 3-year-old is teaching the mother about proper oral hygiene. Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I 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
Response:
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 correct.
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