Exam 13: The Mouth and Oral Cavity

An older client is experiencing mouth pain rated 4 on a 10-point pain scale. What action should the nurse take?

An older client with oral candidiasis is prescribed Nystatin. Which actions will the nurse take when using this preparation with the client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is completing an assessment of an older client's oral cavity. Which finding most concerns the nurse?

What should the nurse use for mouth care in an older client who is unable to perform teeth brushing independently?

The nurse assesses an older client reporting mouth pain. What additional actions should the nurse take at this time? Select all that apply.

The gerontological nurse is planning a presentation on dental care of older clients for the nursing staff in a skilled facility. What information should the nurse include in the presentation?

The nurse is planning interventions for a client with xerostomia. What will the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a nursing assistant methods to assist an older client with dementia in performing mouth care. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the assistant?

The nurse determines that an older client is at risk for periodontal disease. Which client is at greatest risk of periodontal disease?

An older client has several small vesicles with eroded centers on the lips. What is the first action for the nurse to perform?

The nurse has completed teaching a group of nursing assistants about oral hygiene approaches for the older client. Which statement best indicates that the teaching was understood?

An older client reports having a white patch inside the mouth. The nurse assesses a 2 cm by 2 cm lesion on the inner aspect of the left jaw. How should the nurse respond to the client?

The nurse is reviewing risk factors for the development of oral cancer with a group of senior citizens at a community center. What will the nurse include in this instruction? Select all that apply.

The nurse notes that an older client is experiencing halitosis. What are the best actions for the nurse to take? Select all that apply.

An older client 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 client?

Which action will the nurse include when performing a complete oral exam on an older adult client?

How should the nurse respond to an older client who is edentulous and does not receive regular dental examinations?

An older client has a significant amount of dental plaque. What can the nurse include when instructing the client about brushing the teeth and gums?

The nurse is reviewing an older client's prescribed medications. Which medications place the client at the greatest risk for xerostomia? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for an older client with stomatitis caused by chemotherapy medication. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as a priority for this client?