Asked by Vipul Chandra on Apr 30, 2024
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The nurse is providing oral care to a patient. In which order will the nurse clean the oral cavity, starting with the first area?
1) Roof of mouth, gums, and inside cheek
2) Chewing and inner tooth surfaces
3) Outer tooth surfaces
4) Tongue
A) 4, 1, 3, 2
B) 3, 2, 4, 1
C) 2, 3, 1, 4
D) 1, 4, 2, 3
Oral Cavity
The mouth, including the lips, teeth, gums, and the anterior portion of the tongue, where digestion begins.
Roof of Mouth
The upper interior surface inside the mouth, comprising the hard and soft palate.
- Acquire knowledge of suitable techniques and aspects to consider when providing oral hygiene to patients who are unconscious or have special needs.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Oral care is provided in the following sequence: Clean chewing and inner tooth surfaces first. Clean outer tooth surfaces. Moisten brush with chlorhexidine rinse to rinse. Use toothette to clean roof of mouth, gums, and inside cheeks. Gently brush tongue but avoid stimulating gag reflex. Rinse.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of suitable techniques and aspects to consider when providing oral hygiene to patients who are unconscious or have special needs.
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