A patient with HIV/AIDS is assigned the nursing diagnosis Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes. Which nursing interventions are indicated?
A) Have the patient rinse out the mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash after each meal.
B) Encourage the patient to suck on ice chips for pain relief.
C) Have the patient use a firm toothbrush to clean the teeth, tongue, and insides of the cheeks at least twice daily.
D) Encourage the patient to chew gum.
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