When cleaning dentures, you should

A. brush them in the patient's mouth.
B. hold firmly and brush all surfaces.
C. soak them in antiseptic solution.
D. scrub well using hot water and toothpaste.


Answer: B

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A nurse working as a volunteer with a group of severely disabled individuals should explain to the group that there is a growing trend for severely disabled individuals toward:

A) Extended rehabilitation care B) Independent living C) Acute care center treatment D) State institutions that provide care for life

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following situations is an example of the use of evidence-based practice in the delivery of client care?

A. Encouraging a client who has had a stroke to consume thin liquids and foods B. Blowing on a fingerstick site to dry it after cleaning the site with an alcohol swab C. Immediately picking up a dislodged radiation implant with gloved hands and placing it in a lead container D. Pouring 1 to 2 mL of sterile solution that will be used for wound cleansing into a plastic-lined waste receptacle before pouring the solution into a sterile basin

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