A client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia has developed stomatitis as a result of chemotherapy. Which instruction should the nurse give to this client?

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Rinsing the mouth thoroughly after meals and at bedtime can help to gently remove debris and reduce the risk of infection without causing further irritation or damage to the sensitive mucosal lining, which is important for a client with stomatitis, especially following chemotherapy.

A Client Diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Has Developed Stomatitis