A patient receiving head and neck radiation for larynx cancer has ulcerations over the oral mucosa and tongue and thick, ropey saliva. Which instructions should the nurse give to this patient?
a. Remove food debris from the teeth and oral mucosa with a stiff toothbrush.
b. Use cotton-tipped applicators dipped in hydrogen peroxide to clean the teeth.
c. Gargle and rinse the mouth several times a day with an antiseptic mouthwash.
d. Rinse the mouth before and after each meal and at bedtime with a saline solution.
ANS: D
The patient should rinse the mouth with a saline solution frequently. A soft toothbrush is used for oral care. Hydrogen peroxide may damage tissues. Antiseptic mouthwashes may irritate the oral mucosa and are not recommended.
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