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

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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.

The Nurse Is Providing Oral Care to a Patient