You are caring for a patient diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis. Part of your shift assessment is inspection of the oral cavity. What are you inspecting the oral cavity for?
A) Candidiasis
B) Swollen tongue
C) Beta-hemolytic strep
D) Erosive lesions
Ans: D
Feedback: The oral cavity is inspected daily for blistering and erosive lesions. When inspecting the oral cavity you would not be looking for thrush, a swollen tongue, or beta-hemolytic strep.
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