The nurse is performing an oral examination on a preschool child. Which strategies should the nurse use to encourage the child to open the mouth for the examination? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lightly brush the palate with a cotton swab.
b. Perform the examination in front of a mirror.
c. Let the child examine someone else's mouth first.
d. Have the child breathe deeply and hold his or her breath.
e. Use a tongue blade to help the child open his or her mouth.
ANS: A, B, C, D
To encourage a child to open the mouth for examination, the nurse can lightly brush the palate with a cotton swab, perform the examination in front of a mirror, let the child examine someone else's mouth first, and have the child breathe deeply and hold his or her breath. A tongue blade may elicit the gag reflex and should not be used.
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