ANATOMY
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Question
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Mouth care every 2 hr and twice during the night
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Administering antifungal
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Avoiding extremes of hot, cold, or very spicy food and liquids
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Soft-bristled toothbrush or disposable foam swabs
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Detailed explanation-1: -Maintain integrity of the oral mucosa. Instruct the client to brush and floss his teeth and massage his gums several times daily. Advise the client to use gauze or a sponge toothette to clean the oral mucosa when pain prevents the use of a toothbrush.
Detailed explanation-2: -Treatments for stomatitis include oral rinses, topical ointments, antivirals if the etiology is viral, and anti-inflammatory medication to reduce the swelling and pain.
Detailed explanation-3: -practice good oral hygiene, using a mild toothpaste. avoid mouth washes containing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine or thyme (as this may exacerbate the condition)
Detailed explanation-4: -Maintain the inside of the mouth moist with frequent sips of water and salt water rinses. Moisture promotes the cleansing effect of saliva and helps avert mucosal drying, which can result in erosions, fissures, or lesions.