The patient is scheduled for removal of an abscessed tooth. While providing discharge teaching, the nurse informs the patient to:
A) Rinse the mouth with alcohol.
B) Use warm saline to rinse the mouth.
C) Brush around the area with a firm toothbrush.
D) Use a toothpick to dislodge any debris that gets lodged in the socket.
Ans: B
Feedback: The patient should be assessed for bleeding after the tooth is extracted. The mouth can be rinsed with warm saline to keep the area clean. A firm toothbrush or toothpick could injure the tissues around the extracted area.
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