A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with an acute outbreak of stomatitis as a result of chemotherapy. What instructions would be most appropriate for the nurse to give to this client?
A. "Rinse your mouth with an alcohol-based mouthwash."
B. "Use a gauze sponge dipped in normal saline for mouth care."
C. "Use lemon-glycerin swabs after every meal and at bedtime."
D. "Include abrasive foods such as orange juice with meals."
B
During painful, acute episodes of stomatitis, gentle mouth care using a gauze sponge dipped in either normal saline or normal saline plus baking soda is most appropriate. Commercial mouth-washes containing alcohol, acidic foods or other harsh solutions, and techniques that may cause bleeding should be avoided.
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