Author Question: After receiving new dentures the nurse provides instruction to an older patient on the use and their ... (Read 82 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

After receiving new dentures the nurse provides instruction to an older patient on the use and their care. Which patient statement indicates that teaching about the dentures has been effective?

A) I do not have to brush and floss my teeth every day..
B) I suppose that I'll have to get these resized and adjusted from time to time..
C) I'll have to change my diet to include only soft and pureed foods now I suppose..
D) I've had to go to the dentist so often over the last few years and it's a relief not to have to anymore..

Question 2

A patient who is currently undergoing surgery has vomited a small amount of emesis. How should the OR nurses best respond to this intraoperative event?

A) Turn the patient on his or her side and perform oral suctioning.
B) Maintain the patient's current position and perform deep suctioning.
C) Administer an antiemetic as ordered and closely monitor the patient for further vomiting.
D) Assist the anesthesiologist with extubating the patient.

elyse44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
It is important that older adults realize that dentures still necessitate maintenance and occasional readjustments. Brushing is still necessary, as is visiting the dentist. The diet of adults with dentures is not noted to be restricted to soft and pureed foods.

Answer to Question 2

A