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The Nurse Is Preparing to Give Oral Care to a Patient

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The nurse is preparing to give oral care to a patient receiving tube feedings. Which approach should the nurse use to provide care that is based on EBP?


A) Use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste to brush the teeth.
B) Have the patient use swish-and-swallow Nystatin twice a day.
C) Increase oral suctioning to every 2 hours using toothette suction devices.
D) Use mouthwash and toothettes to swab the teeth and mouth three times a day.

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