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The nurse is teaching a group of teenage boys who are on a
baseball team about the risks of chewing tobacco. Which of
the following should the nurse instruct the teenagers to
report to their parents and physicians? Select all that apply.
1. Dysphagia.
2. Sensitive teeth.
3. Unexplained mouth pain.
4. Lump in the neck.
5. Decreased saliva.
6. White patch on the mucosa.
Ans: 1, 3, 4, 6.
Chewing tobacco has become a more common
practice among teenagers. It is important that they
understand that this increases their risk for oral
cancer. They should be instructed to inspect their
mouth frequently and report any observed lesions or
other changes in the oral mucosa. Signs and
symptoms that are potential indicators of oral cancer
are dysphagia, unexplained mouth pain, a lump in
the neck, and white patches on the mucosa
(leukoplakia). Other indications may be a painless
mouth ulcer, a reddened patch (erythroplasia), and
rough patches on the mucosa. Sensitive teeth and
decreased saliva are not associated with oral cancer.
A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from
surgery to treat a fractured mandible. Which of the following
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items should always be available at this client's bedside?
Select all that apply.
1. Nasogastric tube.
2. Wire cutters.
3. Oxygen cannula.
4. Suction equipment.
5. Code cart.
Ans: 2, 4.
Following surgery for a fractured mandible, the
client's jaws will be wired. The nurse should be
prepared to intervene quickly in case the client
develops respiratory distress or begins to choke or
vomit. Wire cutters or scissors should always be
available in case the wires need to be cut in a medical
emergency. Suction equipment should be available to
help clear the client's airway if necessary. It is not
necessary to keep a nasogastric tube or oxygen
cannula at the client's bedside. Cardiopulmonary
arrest is unlikely, so a code cart is not needed at the
bedside.
Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for
a client who has stomatitis?
1. Drinking hot tea at frequent intervals.
2. Gargling with antiseptic mouthwash.
3. Using an electric toothbrush.
4. Eating a soft, bland diet.
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Questions and Graded Answers
The nurse is teaching a group of teenage boys who are on a
baseball team about the risks of chewing tobacco. Which of
the following should the nurse instruct the teenagers to
report to their parents and physicians? Select all that apply.
1. Dysphagia.
2. Sensitive teeth.
3. Unexplained mouth pain.
4. Lump in the neck.
5. Decreased saliva.
6. White patch on the mucosa.
Ans: 1, 3, 4, 6.
Chewing tobacco has become a more common
practice among teenagers. It is important that they
understand that this increases their risk for oral
cancer. They should be instructed to inspect their
mouth frequently and report any observed lesions or
other changes in the oral mucosa. Signs and
symptoms that are potential indicators of oral cancer
are dysphagia, unexplained mouth pain, a lump in
the neck, and white patches on the mucosa
(leukoplakia). Other indications may be a painless
mouth ulcer, a reddened patch (erythroplasia), and
rough patches on the mucosa. Sensitive teeth and
decreased saliva are not associated with oral cancer.
A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from
surgery to treat a fractured mandible. Which of the following
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items should always be available at this client's bedside?
Select all that apply.
1. Nasogastric tube.
2. Wire cutters.
3. Oxygen cannula.
4. Suction equipment.
5. Code cart.
Ans: 2, 4.
Following surgery for a fractured mandible, the
client's jaws will be wired. The nurse should be
prepared to intervene quickly in case the client
develops respiratory distress or begins to choke or
vomit. Wire cutters or scissors should always be
available in case the wires need to be cut in a medical
emergency. Suction equipment should be available to
help clear the client's airway if necessary. It is not
necessary to keep a nasogastric tube or oxygen
cannula at the client's bedside. Cardiopulmonary
arrest is unlikely, so a code cart is not needed at the
bedside.
Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for
a client who has stomatitis?
1. Drinking hot tea at frequent intervals.
2. Gargling with antiseptic mouthwash.
3. Using an electric toothbrush.
4. Eating a soft, bland diet.
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