The nurse learns that an elderly patient with ill-fitting dentures has been using an over-the-counter preparation for a gum sore over the last month. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this patient to do?

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The patient should make an appointment to see the physician as the combination of ill-fitting dentures and the use of over-the-counter preparation for gum sore could be an indication for a more serious oral health issue that requires treatment by a healthcare provider.

The Nurse Learns That an Elderly Patient with Ill-Fitting Dentures