A child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is diagnosed with oral candidiasis. Which should the nurse include in the plan of care related to oral care based on this information?
1. Listerine
2. Normal saline
3. Viscous lidocaine
4. Scope
2
Explanation:
1. Listerine is a commercial mouth rinse that can have an alcohol base and cause drying of the membranes.
2. The mouth care should be with a nonalcohol base. Normal saline can keep the child's lips and mouth moist.
3. Viscous lidocaine causes numbing, and could depress the gag reflex in a younger child.
4. Scope is a commercial mouth rinse that can have an alcohol base and cause drying of the membranes.
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