A family member has been taught to provide oral care to a client with a tracheostomy. Which statement by the family member indicates an accurate understanding of the correct way to provide mouth care?
a. "I can use glycerin swabs."
b. "I'll use water and a toothette."
c. "I can use hydrogen peroxide."
d. "It is okay to use mouthwash."
B
The best choice for mouth care is water and a toothette because these are the least irritating. Glycerin swabs, hydrogen peroxide, and mouthwash all are too irritating to the mucous membranes of the mouth.
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