The nurse is preparing to administer oral care to a patient with mucositis. Which of the following supplies will she gather?
A) Sponge-tipped applicator
B) Antibacterial mouthwash
C) Medium-bristled toothbrush
D) Lemon-glycerin swabs
Ans: A
Feedback: Oral care is very important to diminish bacteria within the mouth, maintain moisture, and provide comfort. Soft-bristled toothbrushes should be used until the neutrophil and platelet count become very low, at which time, sponge-tipped applicators may be substituted. Lemon-glycerin swabs and commercial mouthwashes should never be used because the glycerin and alcohol within them dry the oral tissues.
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