Which is the best choice when a child with mucositis asks for something to drink?
a. Hot chocolate
b. Lemonade
c. Popsicle
d. Orange juice
C
Cool liquids are soothing and ice pops are usually well tolerated. A hot beverage can be irritating to mouth ulcers. Citrus products may be very painful to an ulcerated mouth.
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