Asked by Ahmed Ismail on Jun 12, 2024
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The nurse is caring for an unresponsive patient who has a nasogastric tube in place for continuous tube feedings.Why does the nurse assess the patient's oral hygiene?
A) It helps prevent gingivitis.
B) It may cause glossitis.
C) It may lead to halitosis.
D) It causes tongue coating.
Nasogastric Tube
A flexible tube that is inserted through the nose into the stomach, primarily used for feeding or removing substances from the stomach.
Oral Hygiene
The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease.
Gingivitis
A common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness, and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth.
- Engage in suitable routines for hygiene upkeep and infection mitigation.
- Understand the effects of treatment modalities like radiation and chemotherapy on patient hygiene needs.
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Learning Objectives
- Engage in suitable routines for hygiene upkeep and infection mitigation.
- Understand the effects of treatment modalities like radiation and chemotherapy on patient hygiene needs.
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