Questions 1. Why is adequate oral hygiene an essential part of nursing care. 1. It promotes the patient's sense of well-

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Questions
1. Why is adequate oral hygiene an essential part of
nursing care. 1. It promotes the patient's sense of well-being 2.
It prevents deterioration of the oral cavity 3. It contributes to
decreased incidence of aspiration Pneumonia 4. It eliminates the
need for flossing 5. It decreases oropharngeal secretions
2, 3, 5
2. Prioritize the steps involved in giving a bed bath. 1.
mandatory water change 2. loosen linen 3. test water with elbow 4.
wash abdomen and feet 5. wash back and buttocks