NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care with a client with acute leukemia who has mucositis. The nurse should advise the client that after every meal and every four hours while awake the client should use:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mucositis in leukemia clients requires gentle oral care to prevent infection and promote healing. Saline or baking soda solution is soothing and non-irritating. Lemon-glycerin swabs can dry the mucosa, commercial mouthwash may irritate, and brushing may cause trauma.
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