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An older patient says that gargling is done every day with hydrogen peroxide and asks the nurse how frequently this should be done. What information should the nurse provide to the patient?
 
  1. Advise to suspend the practice.
  2. Mix the hydrogen peroxide with mouthwash for gargling.
  3. Dilute the hydrogen peroxide solution with water prior to gargling.
  4. Gargle with the hydrogen peroxide only one time per day to reduce irritation.

Question 2

A client is preparing for discharge. When planning the information that will be provided prior to leaving the hospital, which of the following medications should be accompanied with a warning to avoid extended sun exposure?
 
  A) Ibuprofen
  B) Tylenol
  C) Aspirin
  D) Vicodin



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Recent evidence suggests that hydrogen peroxide harms the oral mucosa and causes negative subjective reaction in patients. The nurse should advise the patient to suspend the practice.

Answer to Question 2

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