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In the usual preparation for general surgery, the client may be:
 
  A. Given ice chips
  B. NPO for 12 to 14 hours before
  C. Allowed to brush teeth and swallow water
  D. Given specifically ordered oral medications with small amounts of water

Question 2

When teaching parents oral care for a child, the nurse instructs them to:
 
  A. Give bottles with juice at bedtime
  B. Begin dental visits after the child is 8 years old
  C. Allow the preschool child to be responsible for oral care
  D. Brush or have the child brush the teeth within 30 minutes of eating sweets



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Answer to Question 1

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D. Client may take oral medications with sips of water (30 ml) if they are specially ordered to be taken preoperatively (i.e., antiarrhythmic or seizure medications). All other oral medications are withheld. The nurse must later check postoperative orders to ensure that scheduled medications unrelated to surgery are not forgotten.
A and B. In general, food and fluids are withheld for 4 to 8 hours before surgery requiring general anesthesia to minimize the risk of aspiration.
C. Client may brush teeth but should not swallow water

Answer to Question 2

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D. Brushing within 30 minutes of eating sweets prevents tooth decay.
A. Only bottles containing water should be given at bedtime;
juice can cause cavities and discoloration if the child falls asleep.
B. Dental visits should begin at age 2.
C. Children do not develop neural patterns and muscular coordination that enable them to perform oral hygiene until about age 8.



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