Author Question: Which of the following clients ia at an increased risk for oral problems? Select all that apply. ... (Read 124 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following clients ia at an increased risk for oral problems? Select all that apply.

A) Comatose client
B) Confused client
C) Depressed client
D) Client undergoing chemotherapy
E) Hypertensive client

Question 2

On the first postoperative day, the client is assisted to the bathroom. It is important for the nurse to do what?

A) Allow the client privacy
B) Assess the client's safety
C) Assess the client's pain
D) Allow sufficient time

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D
Clients at increased risk for oral problems include those who are seriously ill, comatose, dehydrated, confused, depressed, or paralyzed. Clients who are mouth breathers, those who can have no oral intake of nutrition or fluids, those with nasogastric tubes or oral airways in place, and those who have had oral surgery are also at increased risk. Variables known to cause oral problems include deficient self-care abilities, poor nutrition or excessive intake of refined sugars, family history of periodontal disease, or ingestion of chemotherapeutic agents that produce oral lesions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Toileting often is associated with falls; the nurse must ensure the client's safety.