A client with oral Candidiasis has the nursing diagnosis Acute Pain related to altered oral mucous membrane and ulcerations. To rinse the mouth and provide comfort, the nurse should instruct the client to use
A) a commercial mouthwash.
B) Dakin's solution.
C) half-strength peroxide.
D) saline mouth rinses.

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Rinsing the mouth with saline promotes comfort. Commercial mouthwashes often contain alcohol, which is drying. Dakin's solution is not used in the mouth. Peroxide at even half strength, might be uncomfortable to the client.

A Client with Oral Candidiasis Has the Nursing Diagnosis Acute