The nurse learns that an older patient with ill-fitting dentures has been using an over-the-counter (OTC) preparation for a gum sore over the last month. What should the nurse instruct this patient to do?
1. make an appointment to see the physician
2. continue to use the preparation
3. change the preparation
4. stop wearing the dentures
Correct Answer: 1
The nurse should encourage patients with ill-fitting dentures or other dental prostheses (such as partial plates) to see a qualified dentist or denturist. Because the current OTC remedy is not effective, the patient should stop using it and see the physician before using a different OTC preparation. Not wearing the dentures can lead to nutritional problems and social isolation.
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