Asked by Natalie Medina on Jul 19, 2024
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Which intervention is appropriate to prevent the patient from reinfection after recovery from oral thrush?
A) The teeth should be flossed after each meal.
B) The patient's toothbrush should be replaced.
C) Lip balm should be applied to prevent chapping.
D) An antiseptic mouthwash should be used twice daily.
Oral Thrush
A fungal infection in the mouth, characterized by white patches on the tongue and inside the cheeks.
Antiseptic Mouthwash
A liquid solution used in oral hygiene to kill bacteria and other microorganisms in the mouth, reducing infection and bad breath.
- Understand and apply principles of infection control in hygiene practices.
- Implement measures to prevent reinfection in patients recovering from infections.
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AM
Armani MorganJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Instruct patients to obtain a new toothbrush after recovering from thrush,strep throat,or upper respiratory infections.Dental floss,lip balm,and antiseptic mouthwash will not prevent reinfection.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply principles of infection control in hygiene practices.
- Implement measures to prevent reinfection in patients recovering from infections.