A client with chronic renal failure says that he will be going to the dentist for a planned tooth extraction. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "You may take any medication for pain that the dentist prescribes."
B. "You should receive prophylactic antibiotics before any dental procedure."
C. "You should rinse your mouth with an antiseptic solution once the tooth is re-moved."
D. "Have your dentist check all of your teeth, because kidney problems can cause tooth decay."
B
To prevent sepsis from oral cavity bacteria, the client should be given prophylactic antibiotics before any dental procedure.
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