Practice Question
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in response to chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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Correct Answer:
Cleanse the gums with saline soaked gauze.
Rationale:
🧼 Chemotherapy-induced mucositis requires gentle oral care to reduce infection risk and discomfort.
🧼 Saline is non-irritating and helps cleanse without damaging fragile tissues.
🧼 Lemon glycerin swabs are too acidic and can worsen mucosal damage.
🧼 Viscous lidocaine is contraindicated in infants and toddlers due to risk of aspiration or altered gag reflex.
🧼 Frequent gentle cleaning, not just every 8 hours, is recommended.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4