The nurse is administering a swish-and-swallow solution to a client who has stomatitis related to chemotherapy. Which of the following is a nursing consideration for this treatment?
A) Swallow only very small amounts of the solution.
B) Brush the teeth vigorously after using the solution.
C) Use a commercial mouthwash following administration.
D) Floss the teeth after using the solution.
A
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The nurse should caution the client to swallow only very small amounts of the swish-and-swallow solution at a time because the mixture will anesthetize the throat and may cause difficulty in swallowing, talking, or even breathing. Brushing teeth, using mouthwash, and flossing are not recommended following this treatment. With stomatitis, teeth should be brushed gently and flossing should not be done.
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