A Student Nurse Asks Why Brushing Clients' Teeth with a Toothbrush

A student nurse asks why brushing clients' teeth with a toothbrush in the intensive care unit is important to infection control.What response by the registered nurse is best?

A) "It mechanically removes biofilm on teeth."
B) "It's easier to clean all surfaces with a brush."
C) "Oral care is important to all our clients."
D) "Toothbrushes last longer than oral swabs."

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