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Metfan725

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An older patient is being taught about oral gingivitis
 
  The nurse has included instruction about maintaining an oral hygiene program, signs and symptoms of oral infection, and the importance of maintaining regular professional dental care. What important teaching has been missed?
  a. Information about when to have teeth re-moved and dentures made
  b. The necessity of using a hard-bristled toothbrush to maintain cleanliness
  c. The importance of avoiding meat and caffeine-containing products
  d. The importance of adequate nutrition for maintaining oral health

Question 2

An older patient with severe peripheral arterial disease wishes to quit smoking. The nurse provide education to this patient on which of the following?
 
  a. Cold turkey method
  b. Gradual reduction
  c. Nicotine patches
  d. Bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban)



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Answer to Question 1

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Nursing management of an older patient with gingivitis or periodontitis includes promotion of regular oral hygiene, regular preventive dental care, and maintenance of nutritional status. In ad-dition, instructing the patient on the signs and symptoms of oral infections is also an important component of patient education. The other topics are not warranted.

Answer to Question 2

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Older patients should be offered assistance to quit smoking. The cold turkey and gradual reduc-tion methods may not work if the patient is a long-term smoker. The patient with peripheral ar-terial disease should not use nicotine in any form as it causes vasoconstriction. Zyban is an ap-propriate choice.




Metfan725

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent


matt95

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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