When examining a patient's gums, the nurse would do which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Instruct the patient to open the mouth.
b. Observe dentures or orthodontics for fit.
c. Remove any dentures or removable orthodontia.
d. Shine the penlight in the mouth.
e. Use the right index finger to move the tongue to visualize the gums.
f. Observe for redness, swelling, bleeding, retraction from the teeth, ordiscoloration.
A, B, C, D, F
When examining a patient's gums, the nurse would instruct the patient to open the mouth, observe dentures or orthodontics for fit, and remove any dentures or removable orthodontia.
The nurse would then shine the penlight in the mouth; use the tongue depressor to move the tongue to visualize the gums; and observe for redness, swelling, bleeding, retraction from the teeth, or discoloration. The nurse's finger is not used to move the tongue.
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