117. A patient is receiving chemotherapy and reports mouth sores. The nurse assesses severe oral mucositis. The appropriate nursing intervention would be to:
A.
Provide hot, acidic foods.
B.
Use a firm toothbrush to clean teeth.
C.
Administer local anesthetics and encourage soft, bland foods.
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D.
Encourage alcohol-based mouthwash.
📖 Additional Information
Provide hot, acidic foods.
Use a firm toothbrush to clean teeth.
Administer local anesthetics and encourage soft, bland foods.
