The Nurse Is Preparing to Give Oral Care to a Patient

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to give oral care to a patient receiving tube feedings. Which approach should the nurse use to provide care that is based on EBP?

A) Use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste to brush the teeth.
B) Have the patient use swish-and-swallow Nystatin twice a day.
C) Increase oral suctioning to every 2 hours using toothette suction devices.
D) Use mouthwash and toothettes to swab the teeth and mouth three times a day.