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

question 5

Multiple Choice

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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