Question

Bertha is transferred to the hospice unit. She remains weak and disoriented, and subtle vital sign changes indicate that the dying process has begun. Under the guidelines of Bertha's living will, no lifesaving measures are ordered. Care measures are instituted to keep Bertha comfortable. She develops cheilosis and stomatitis. What nursing intervention should be instituted to care for Bertha's mouth?

a. Giver her sips of water through a straw.
b. Offer her an ounce of ice chips every hour.
c. Provide mouth care daily with her bath.
d. Clean her mouth frequently with oral swabs.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cheilitis is a condition that cause the inflammation which affect the mouth and oral commissures in the corners that are caused by various health condition or disease. In this case Bertha is experiencing similar condition which is indefinite in this case, however it could be temporarily.

These condition also known as the stomatitis which should be clean with the oral swab to frequently by the nurse.

Thus, the correct answer is - option D.