Question

1. what is the most appropriate action you can take if an individual is not perform oral care properly?

help them understand the proper way to perform oral care.
allow them to continue doing it however they choose.
tell them its not worth doing if they dont do it right.
complete the oral care task for them.

1. what is a critical part of the procedure for flossing?

use a side - to - side motion
force or snap the floss between the teeth into the gums
always floss before brushing
move the floss up and down from the gum line to the crown

1. what can poor oral hygiene result in?

periodontitis
appendicitis
diverticulitis
osteoporosis

Explanation:

1. Helping an individual understand the proper way to perform oral care is the most appropriate action as it empowers them to take care of their oral health independently. Allowing them to continue doing it improperly may lead to oral health issues, telling them it's not worth doing is demotivating, and doing it for them doesn't help them learn the skill.
2. Moving the floss up and down from the gum line to the crown is a critical part of flossing as it effectively removes plaque and debris from between the teeth. Using a side - to - side motion is not the correct technique, forcing or snapping the floss can damage the gums, and while flossing before brushing is a common recommendation, it is not as critical a part of the flossing procedure as the correct flossing motion.
3. Poor oral hygiene can result in periodontitis, which is an infection of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix (a part of the digestive system), diverticulitis is an inflammation of small pouches in the digestive tract, and osteoporosis is a bone disease. These are not directly related to oral hygiene.

Answer:

1. Help them understand the proper way to perform oral care.
2. Move the floss up and down from the gum line to the crown.
3. Periodontitis.