A nurse caring for patients in a critical care unit knows thatproviding good oral hygiene is an essential part of nursingcare. What are some of the benefits of providing this care?Select all that apply.a. It promotes the patient’s sense of well-being.b. It prevents deterioration of the oral cavity.c. It contributes to decreased incidence of aspirationpneumonia.d. It eliminates the need for flossing.e. It decreases oropharyngeal secretions.f. It compensates for an inadequate diet.

A nurse caring for patients in a critical care unit knows thatproviding good oral hygiene is an essential part of nursingcare. What are some of the benefits of providing this care?Select all that apply.a. It promotes the patient’s sense of well-being.b. It prevents deterioration of the oral cavity.c. It contributes to decreased incidence of aspirationpneumonia.d. It eliminates the need for flossing.e. It decreases oropharyngeal secretions.f. It compensates for an inadequate diet.

Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement

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