A patient receiving chemotherapy for chronic myelocytic leukemia has irritated mucous membranes.Which mouth care intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A) Brush teeth twice a day with a firm toothbrush.
B) Use waxed floss between meals and at bedtime.
C) Use sponge Toothettes to clean teeth after meals.
D) Swab teeth and mucous membranes four times daily with lemon-glycerin swabs.
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