The nursing assistant prepares to provide oral care at bedtime for a client with dentures. What is the best action for the nursing assistant to take?

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The nursing assistant should store dentures in a denture cup covered with lukewarm water, a 50/50 solution of mouthwash and lukewarm water, or a special denture solution, because the plastic that dentures are made from can dry out and warp if not kept wet. When cleaning the dentures, toothpaste is not used because it can abrade the dentures, and the dentures should not be rinsed in hot water because it can warp them. The client should use either a soft-bristle toothbrush or an oral care swab to clean their gums and may rinse with diluted mouthwash with a 50/50 solution with water to prevent drying out their gums.

The Nursing Assistant Prepares to Provide Oral Care at Bedtime