A client in a long-term care facility tells the nurse he is ...

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A client in a long-term care facility tells the nurse he is having mouth pain rated a 6 on a 10-point pain scale. The first action the gerontological nurse should take is to
 
  A) notify the physician in charge about the client's problem.
  B) carefully inspect the client's mouth, teeth, and tongue.
  C) medicate the client with a prescribed mild analgesic.
  D) instruct the client to begin rinsing the mouth with an isotonic solution.

Question 2

Which interventions should the nurse use to help a patient with xerostomia? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Use a humidifier.
  2. Provide oral fluids after meals.
  3. Provide sugar-free hard candies.
  4. Reinforce regular dental examinations.
  5. Increase medications from once a day to twice a day.

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4
Rationale: Using a humidifier adds moisture to the air and can help with xerostomia that may interfere with sleep.