An outcome that requires a reassessment of oral hygiene measures ...

[bobbie]

An outcome that requires a reassessment of oral hygiene measures is:
 
  A. The oral mucosa are pink and moist
  B. The teeth are smooth and shiny
  C. The tongue has a regular, thick coating
  D. The gums are adherent to the neck of the teeth

Question 2

The nurse is instructing the client in stomal care for an incontinent ostomy. The nurse evaluates achievement of learning goals if the client:
 
  A. Contacts physician for medication to use for a yeast infection
  B. Uses peroxide to toughen the periostomal skin
  C. Uses a commercial deodorant around the stoma
  D. Uses alcohol to cleanse the stoma

[steff9894]

Answer to Question 1

C
C. A thick coating on the tongue can indicate dehydration and/or poor oral hygiene.
A. Pink, moist oral mucosa is a normal finding that requires no reassessment.
B. Smooth, shiny teeth is a normal finding that requires no reassessment.
D. Gums adherent to the teeth is a normal finding that requires no reassessment.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. If a yeast infection occurs, thorough cleansing should be performed, followed by patting the area dry and applying a prescribed topical agent to the affected region.
B. The peristomal skin should be cleansed gently with warm tap water by using gauze pads or a clean washcloth.
C. An ostomy deodorant may be placed into the pouch, not around the stoma.
D. Alcohol should not be used to clean the stoma. The area may be cleaned with warm tap water.

[bobbie]

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[steff9894]

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