A Patient Says, "I Hate This Yucky Paste Under My

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I hate this yucky paste under my appliance.I think I will just tape it on." What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Taping will not work!"
• B) "Taping will not seal the wafer tight enough to prevent leakage or fill increases."
• C) "Taping with waterproof tape is just as effective as the paste."
• D) "Taping is far more irritating to the skin than the paste would be."

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