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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse notes that the patient has inflammation of the gums. This inflammation should be charted as which of the following?
 
  a. halitosis c. gingivitis
  b. pyorrhea d. stomatitis

Question 2

Cooling blankets should be used:
 
  1. in a crisis only.
  2. on top of the client.
  3. beneath the client.
  4. wrapped around the client.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. Halitosis is bad breath. Pyorrhea is periodontal disease. Stomatitis is inflammation of the oral mucosa.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


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