An Older Adult Client Is Experiencing Problems with Chewing While

question 12

Multiple Choice

An older adult client is experiencing problems with chewing while recovering from extensive oral surgery.The nurse best affects this client's risk for infection by:

• A)ordering a mechanical soft diet for the client.
• B)monitoring the client regularly for any low-grade fever.
• C)providing regular oral care with an antibiotic mouthwash.
• D)asking which flavors of protein supplement drink he would prefer.

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