NURS-175 Chapter Notes - Chapter 37,46,44: Risk Assessment, Fibroblast, Serous Fluid
28 Feb 2017
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Potter, p. a. , perry, a. g. , stockert, p. a. , hall, a. m. , ross-kerr, j. c. , wood, m. j. , astle, b. *mouth care for an unconscious patient, see pg. 858-860. Oral hygiene: patients with special needs. Ensure brushing and flossing is gentle when inflammation is present. If unable to brush and floss due to disease state a saline rinse twice a day may be sufficient. To be assessed by a dental professional yearly. It may be necessary to perform oral hygiene on patients who are unconscious every two hours to avoid ventilator associated pneumonia. Patients who receive chemotherapy, radiation, have a nasogastric tube, and infection of the mouth may experience inflammation of the oral mucosa. Gently floss and brush to avoid bleeding. Normal saline rinse can be used in the morning, after eating and at bedtime: denture care. Should be washed daily and removed at night. Should be removed at night to give gums a rest and prevent.
