The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing discomfort following a tongue piercing. Which instruction is most helpful?
A) Floss your teeth daily.
B) Eat soft foods.
C) Brush your teeth carefully.
D) Rinse mouth with antibacterial mouthwash.
B
Feedback:
The client is experiencing expected pain. Eating soft foods will help. Rinsing the mouth with antibacterial mouthwash helps to decrease the chance of infection. Providing oral care of brushing and flossing carefully is encouraged.
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What must the nurse consider when critiquing research? (Select all that apply.)
1. The appropriateness of the design 2. The overall cost of the study 3. The ethical dimensions of the study 4. The significance of the problem 5. The generalizability of the findings
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Elderly 2. Clients with hepatic impairment 3. Clients with renal impairment 4. Pregnant women 5. Male population