A nurse is caring for an unresponsive client. The client is breathing through the mouth. The client's mouth is frequently dry because of medications the client is receiving
What is the anticipated time frame that the nurse needs to perform oral hygiene for this client? A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
B
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For the client who is unresponsive and breathing through the mouth, for example, oral hygiene is often ordered every 60 minutes, not every 30 minutes, 90 minutes, or 120 minutes, because of the extreme dryness.
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