The gerontological nurse is planning a presentation on dental care of older clients for the nursing staff in a skilled facility. What information should the nurse include in the presentation?
1. The older adult should brush the teeth once daily.
2. Flossing should be limited to avoid dental complications.
3. The use of alcohol-based mouthwashes is helpful to reduce bacteria.
4. The older adult should have dental cleaning performed two times per year.
4. The older adult should have dental cleaning performed two times per year.
Explanation: 1. The older adult should brush the teeth twice a day.
2. The older adult should floss daily.
3. The use of alcohol-based mouthwashes is limited due the drying effects of the alcohol.
4. Dental assessments and cleaning should be performed two times per year.
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