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The nurse notes that the patient has inflammation of the gums. This inflammation should be charted as which of the following?
 
  a. halitosis c. gingivitis
  b. pyorrhea d. stomatitis

Question 2

Cooling blankets should be used:
 
  1. in a crisis only.
  2. on top of the client.
  3. beneath the client.
  4. wrapped around the client.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. Halitosis is bad breath. Pyorrhea is periodontal disease. Stomatitis is inflammation of the oral mucosa.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


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