AOCNP Oncology Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam

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The oral mucosa and tongue of a patient receiving head and neck radiation and systemic chemotherapy have ulcerations, and their saliva is thick and ropey. An effective teaching method the nurse can use with the patient is to?

Remove food debris from the teeth and oral mucosa with a stiff toothbrush Rinse the mouth before and after each meal and at bedtime with a saline solution Use cotton-tipped applicators dipped in hydrogen peroxide to clean the teeth Gargle and rinse the mouth several times a day with an antiseptic mouthwash

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Rinse the mouth before and after each meal and at bedtime with a saline solution

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