While providing oral care to a patient, the nurse notes inflammation of the oral mucosa. This should be documented as:
a. halitosis c. stomatitis
b. pyorrhea d. gingivitis
C
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. Halitosis is bad breath. Pyorrhea is periodontal disease. Stomatitis is inflammation of the oral mucosa.
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Because they strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, Kegel exercises are most likely to help
A) overflow incontinence. B) urge incontinence. C) stress incontinence. D) mixed incontinence.
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a. Patient's muscle movement and the pros-thesis b. Battery-operated muscles implanted in the prosthesis c. Motion-sensing mechanism that swings the prosthesis forward d. Internal computer chip in the prosthesis
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