A Nurse in an Oral Surgery Practice Is Working with a Patient

A nurse in an oral surgery practice is working with a patient scheduled for removal of an abscessed tooth. When providing discharge education, the nurse should recommend which of the following actions?

A) Rinse the mouth with alcohol before bedtime for the next 7 days.
B) Use warm saline to rinse the mouth as needed.
C) Brush around the area with a firm toothbrush to prevent infection.
D) Use a toothpick to dislodge any debris that gets lodged in the socket.