A Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions to a Client with Iron

question 87

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with iron deficiency anemia who is experiencing glossitis.Which statements will the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client? Select all that apply.

• A) Monitor the condition of the lips and tongue daily.
• B) Use an alcohol-based mouthwash every 2-4 hours.
• C) Provide frequent oral hygiene.
• D) Apply a non-petroleum-based lubricating jelly or ointment to the lips after oral care.
• E) Use a soft toothbrush or sponge to provide oral care.

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Definitions:

K

The chemical symbol for potassium, a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive with water.

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, which is a measure of the solution's acidity.

K

The chemical symbol for potassium, a soft silvery-white alkaline metal that is essential for many biological processes and is used in numerous industrial applications.

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, often used to express the acidity of a solution.