The nurse is caring for a client with stomatitis.Which statement does the nurse include in teaching about oral care for this client?

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During painful,acute episodes of stomatitis,gentle mouth care using a gauze sponge dipped in warm normal saline or normal saline plus sodium bicarbonate is most appropriate.Commercial mouthwashes containing alcohol,acidic foods such as lemon-glycerin swabs,and techniques that may cause bleeding such as sucking on ice cubes should be avoided.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Stomatitis