The Nurse Is Caring for an Unresponsive Patient Who Has

question 46

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an unresponsive patient who has a nasogastric tube in place for continuous tube feedings.The nurse assesses the patient's oral hygiene because good oral hygiene

• A) Helps prevent gingivitis.
• B) May cause glossitis.
• C) May lead to halitosis.
• D) Causes tongue coating.

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