The nurse is preparing to give oral care to a patient receiving tube feedings. Which approach should the nurse use to provide care that is based on EBP?
a. Use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste to brush the teeth.
b. Have the patient use swish-and-swallow Nystatin twice a day.
c. Increase oral suctioning to every 2 hours using toothette suction devices.
d. Use mouthwash and toothettes to swab the teeth and mouth three times a day.
ANS: D
Evidence-based information shows the use of toothbrushes for oral care is much more effective than foam swabs in removing plaque from the teeth. B. Swish-and swallow Nystatin is a medication that treats oral thrush and is not routinely used to provide oral care. C. Oral suctioning is not an approach to provide oral care. D. Toothettes are not an effective mechanism for providing oral care.
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