Janice is a nurse who works for a pediatric clinic. She is preparing a 13-year-old patient with strep throat for the health care provider. Which of the following is the most important patient teaching information to prevent re-infection?
A. "Replace your toothbrush."
B. "Floss thoroughly after each meal."
C. "Change your bed sheets."
D. "Gargle with antiseptic mouthwash."
A
Instruct patients to obtain a new toothbrush every 3 months or after a cold or strep throat to minimize growth of microorganisms on the brush surfaces.
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