The nurse is developing a plan of care to address patient’s poor oral hygiene. Which of the following patients is at highest risk for poor oral hygiene?

Patient on chemotherapy. Side-effects of chemotherapeutic agents include nausea, vomiting, and changes in the normal flora of the mouth. Thus, a patient who is on chemotherapy is at higher risk for ineffective oral hygiene. Some of the oral conditions that could develop during the course include stomatitis, mucositis, and other oral infections. Patients with knee surgery, preschoolers and the elderly are less likely to develop problems in oral hygiene.

The nurse is developing a plan of care to address patient’s...

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