A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Takes a Chewable

A nurse is caring for a client who takes a chewable medication. The client does not take the medication because his teeth and gums have pain when chewing. The nurse establishes the following nursing diagnosis for the client: impaired dentition related to chronic gum inflammation secondary to poor dental hygiene. Which nursing goal is most appropriate for the client?

A) The client will verbalize the pathophysiology of gum disease.
B) The client will demonstrate the procedure for brushing teeth.
C) The client will understand the need for dental hygiene.
D) The client will discuss the reasons dental hygiene is important.