A client complains of difficulty eating because of stomatitis (mouth sores). What teaching would be most helpful?

a. "Use a straw to drink fluids."
b. "Use plastic instead of metal eating utensils."
c. "Eat foods of warmer temperature which are more comforting."
d. "Rinse your mouth every two hours with commercially prepared mouth wash."


a

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