A patient undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer has developed stomatitis. Oral lidocaine viscous has consequently prescribed by the primary caregiver
To minimize the patient's chance of aspiration, the nurse should encourage the patient to A) take small bites of food and small sips of fluid after administration.
B) adopt a minced and pureed diet for the duration of treatment.
C) remain in a high Fowler's position for 90 minutes following the use of lidocaine viscous.
D) avoid eating or drinking for 1 hour following the use of lidocaine viscous.
D
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Patients should not drink fluids or eat after gargling with viscous lidocaine for at least 60 minutes due to risk of aspiration. Upright positioning will not mitigate this risk. A textured diet is unnecessary.
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