Question

1. which of the following observations should be reported to the nurse when assisting with or performing oral care?

wearing dentures at night
performing their own oral care
storing dentures on the nightstand
refusing to wear dentures

1. which of the following affects how dentures fit?

pain medication
weight loss
urinary incontinence
age

1. which of the following should be reported to the nurse when providing denture care?

complaints of mouth pain
smooth dentures
securely - fitting dentures
pink gums

Explanation:

1. Refusing to wear dentures may indicate issues like discomfort, mis - fit, or oral problems, so it should be reported. Wearing dentures at night is a common practice (though not always recommended), performing own oral care is a positive sign, and storing dentures on a nightstand is a storage location which is not an immediate concern for reporting.
2. Weight loss can change the shape of the gums and jaw, affecting how dentures fit. Pain medication, urinary incontinence, and age (in a general sense not directly related to fit in the same way as weight loss) do not directly affect denture fit.
3. Complaints of mouth pain could be due to denture - related issues like sores from ill - fitting dentures. Smooth dentures, securely - fitting dentures, and pink gums are all positive or normal findings and do not need to be reported as a concern.

Answer:

1. Refusing to wear dentures
2. Weight loss
3. Complaints of mouth pain