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TFauchery · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient tells the nurse that tooth brushing is seldom done. What should the nurse assess as reasons why the patient has stopped performing oral hygiene? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Vision changes
2. Malocclusion of teeth
3. Decrease in taste acuity
4. Lack of dental insurance
5. Loss of manual dexterity

Question 2

A long-term care nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The client has complained of pain for several days. What is the best way to treat pain at the end of life?

A) Use long-acting medications that are given routinely.
B) Give immediate-release medications when the client complains of pain.
C) Give long-acting medications routinely and immediate-release doses when the client complains of breakthrough pain.
D) Give immediate-release medications routinely.

Gabe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,5
Rationale: Among the reasons why older patients stop participating in oral hygiene practices, such as brushing the teeth, may include the inability to physically perform the action caused by loss in manual dexterity.

Answer to Question 2

C

TFauchery · **Reply #2 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Thank you

Gabe · **Reply #3 on:** Jul 11, 2018

No problemo

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