For which patient does the nurse make assessment of the oral mucous membrane a priority?
a. The patient who has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula
b. The patient who has a gastrostomy tube
c. The patient who uses a Ventimask
d. The patient who has a colostomy
ANS: B
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