A nurse is providing oral care for a patient who has been in a coma for 2 weeks. For what oral hygiene alteration might this patient be at risk?
A) A patient who is in a coma has an absent gag reflex that puts him or her at risk for aspiration.
B) White patches may be present that indicate a fungal infection called thrush.
C) Oral tissue and structure integrity are not affected by a patient's cognitive level.
D) A patient who is comatose is at high risk for bleeding gums.
B
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