Mdc 11 Final Exam 20232024 Questions And Answers Graded A+

MDC 11 FINAL EXAM 2023\2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ A 72-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with oral cancer. He has been undergoing both radiation and chemotherapy. While visiting his oncologist, he mentions to the nurse that he has lost all of his hair and that his mouth is very dry. He also states that he is certain he has a cavity, because one of his teeth is hurting. What teaching will the nurse provide to decrease the incidence of dry mouth? A.Consume eight glasses of water daily. B.See the dentist immediately to get the tooth filled. C.Brush with a combined mixture of baking soda and salt. D.Increase dietary intake of grapefruits and oranges, which are high in vitamin C. - ANSWER -ANS: A Drinking plenty of water will help increase moisture of the tissues. Dental work should be postponed until the patient gets clearance from the oncologist. Spicyand/or abrasive foods, such as citrus and salt, should be avoided because they aggravate dry mouth. Twenty minutes later after a careful assessment of the patient, the nurse notes that the patient's SaO2 is 89% and he has crackles scattered bilaterally. The oncologist decides to admit the patient to an acute