For which patient does the nurse make assessment of the oral mucous membrane a priority?

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Which patient can drink fluids by mouth is the distinguishing fact. The patient has this gastrostomy tube because he or she has difficulty swallowing. Thus this patient may not have fluids by mouth, which increases the risk for dry mucous membranes and makes the assessment most important compared with the other listed patients. The AV fistula is required by patients who need hemodialysis for kidney failure. They are able to drink fluids by mouth. The Ventimask fits over the nose and mouth to deliver oxygen. This patient is able to drink fluids by mouth. Patient D has had part or all of the colon removed, but this patient is able to drink fluids by mouth.

For Which Patient Does the Nurse Make Assessment of the Oral