Author Question: A client has developed several large mouth ulcers resulting from radiation treatments for oral ... (Read 17 times)

OSWALD · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client has developed several large mouth ulcers resulting from radiation treatments for oral cancer. The nurse recognizes that this condition will have its greatest immediate impact on the client's:

1. Comfort level
2. Nutritional status
3. Physical recovery
4. Emotional well-being

Question 2

Which of the following assessment questions is most likely to determine the reason an older adult client refuses to remove and brush his dentures?

1. Why are you being difficult about cleaning your dentures?
2. Will you allow me to clean your denture if you don't want too?
3. Are you concerned about damaging your dentures if you take them out?
4. Do you realize the problems that can occur when your dentures aren't clean?

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Difficulty with chewing and swallowing develops when surrounding gum tissues become in-flamed or infected. The presence of these ulcerations will present immediate issues with nutri-tional and fluid intake. While the remaining options are not incorrect, the greatest problem is nu-tritional and fluid oriented.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
It is important to know if a client perceives being at risk. For example, does the client perceive being at risk for dental disease, that dental disease is serious, and that brushing and flossing are effective in reducing risk? When clients recognize there is a risk and that they can take reasonable action with no negative consequence, they are more likely to be receptive to the nurse's counsel-ing and teaching efforts.