The nurse has completed teaching a group of nursing assistants about oral hygiene approaches for the older client. Which statement best indicates that the teaching was understood?
1. "Clients should brush their teeth every morning."
2. "A plain toothbrush is the best tool for oral care."
3. "Keeping the mouth moist throughout the day is important."
4. "Tooth brushing should be done for 3 to 4 minutes."
3. "Keeping the mouth moist throughout the day is important."
Explanation: 1. Older clients should brush the teeth twice per day.
2. A plain toothbrush requires a degree of manual dexterity. A client with grip or hand conditions may get better results from an electric toothbrush.
3. Anything that causes the client's mouth to be dry increases the risk of periodontal disease. Keeping the client's mouth moist by drinking water frequently, using saliva substitutes, or by other means is essential to mouth health throughout the day.
4. Tooth brushing should be performed for 2 to 3 minutes.
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