The nurse is caring for a patient who has aphthous stomatitis. What care should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply a topical anesthetic.
b. Teach to avoid irritating foods.
c. Place on fluid restriction.
d. Suggest stress management techniques.
e. Make patient NPO.
ANS: A, B, D
Aphthous stomatitis appears as small, white, painful ulcers on the inner cheeks, lips, tongue, gums, palate, or pharynx and typically lasts for several days to 2 weeks. Self-induced trauma such as biting the lips and cheeks can cause these ulcers to develop, as well as stress or exposure to irritating foods. Application of topical tetracycline several times a day usually shortens the healing time. A topical anesthetic such as benzocaine or lidocaine provides pain relief and makes it possible to eat with minimal pain.
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