The nurse is reviewing instructions with a client newly diagnosed with cancer on self-care. What should the nurse emphasize during this teaching?
1. Brush the teeth at least once a day.
2. Use a very soft toothbrush.
3. Use half-strength peroxide to brush the teeth.
4. Eat foods high in vitamin C.
Answer: 2
1. The patient should be instructed to brush in the morning, after meals, and at bedtime to decrease bacteria in the mouth.
2. The nurse should teach the client to use a very soft toothbrush to prevent bleeding and mouth irritation.
3. Peroxide will cause dryness and subsequent cracking of mucous membranes, which can lead to infection.
4. Foods high in vitamin C are acidic and can cause irritation of the mucous membranes.
You might also like to view...
A 32-year-old female patient is taking tizanidine (Zanaflex) for spasticity related to her multiple sclerosis. The nurse will inform the patient and her husband that the adverse effect that poses the greatest safety risk to the patient is
A) constipation. B) dry mouth. C) fatigue. D) hypotension.
Which statements made by a couple who have recently retired support the nurse's evaluation that the transition to retirement has been a successful one? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I'm afraid we can't make it that week-end; we'll be visiting the grandchildren." b. "I'm not accustomed to sharing my kitch-en with anyone else." c. "One week I was working 50 hours and the next I didn't have to get up until noon." d. "I often wonder if my buddies from the plant miss me." e. "We have found a few painless ways to reduce our monthly expenses."
In a study of nurses' willingness to care for patients with a contagious disease, it was found that the greater the nurses' spirituality, the greater the willingness to provide care. This finding represents what?
a. No correlation b. Perfect correlation c. Positive correlation d. Negative correlation
Drugs that liquefy, or break down, tenacious mucous so it can be coughed up more easily are known as
A. decongestants. B. antitussives. C. expectorants. D. antihistamines.