The gerontological nurse is planning a presentation on dental care of older patients for the nursing staff in a skilled facility. What information should the nurse include in the presentation?
1. The older adult should brush the teeth once daily.
2. Flossing should be limited to avoid dental complications.
3. The use of alcohol-based mouthwashes is helpful to reduce bacteria.
4. The older adult should have dental cleaning performed two times per year.
Question 2
The nurse is collecting data from a client who is being seen at the ambulatory care clinic for a routine physical examination. While listening to the client's lungs, the nurse notes a small, indurated, scaled spot on the client's upper chest.
The nurse records the findings. Based upon your knowledge, which of the following diagnoses most closely resembles the nurse's findings?
A) Squamous cell carcinoma
B) Basal cell carcinoma
C) Malignant melanoma
D) Actinic keratosis
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