Multiple Choice
An older adult patient is experiencing problems with chewing while recovering from extensive oral surgery.The nurse best affects this patient's risk for infection by:
A) ordering a mechanical soft diet for the patient.
B) monitoring the patient regularly for any low-grade fever.
C) providing regular oral care with an antibiotic mouthwash.
D) asking which flavors of protein supplement drink the patient would prefer.
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