The nurse should assist the malnourished client with oral hygiene by providing the client with
A) a firm-bristled toothbrush.
B) alcohol-containing mouthwashes.
C) glycerin and lemon swabs.
D) warm saltwater rinses.

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Routine mouth care should include (a) cleansing the mouth after each meal and at bedtime, (b) using a soft-bristle toothbrush, (c) rinsing with warm saltwater, and (d) avoiding alcohol-containing mouthwash or glycerin and lemon juice because they are drying to mucus membranes.

The Nurse Should Assist the Malnourished Client with Oral Hygiene