Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching about oral care with the caregiver of a client who is unconscious. which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching? \i will use mineral oil to keep their lips moist.\ \i will cleanse their gums with a lemon - glycerin swab.\ \i will use my fingers to keep their mouth open.\ \i will rinse their mouth with an alcohol - free mouthwash.\

Explanation:

• Mineral oil can be aspirated in an unconscious client, so it's not appropriate.
• Lemon - glycerin swabs can dry the oral mucosa and erode tooth enamel, not recommended.
• Using fingers to keep the mouth open can lead to injury if the client has an involuntary bite.
• Alcohol - free mouthwash is safe for rinsing the mouth of an unconscious client to maintain oral hygiene without the risk of aspiration or mucosal irritation.

Answer:

" I will rinse their mouth with an alcohol - free mouthwash."