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A 3 page research paper that, first of all, examines the oral hygiene protocol at a specific hospital and then offers a brief literature review on this topic before discussing whether or not the protocol is evidence based. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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to freshen the mouth, remove bacteria and food particles and promote circulation. The nurse performing this protocol assembles a towel, clean gloves, water pitcher and cup, mouthwash, straw, emesis basin,
toothbrush and toothpaste. The nurse first assists the patient into a high Fowlers position, places a towel across the chest, and puts on the gloves. The patient first rinses the
mouth with a solution of mouthwash and water, using a straw if necessary. If this is not possible, the nurse may use a syringe, keeping the emesis basin positioned to
catch drainage. After applying a small amount of toothpaste to a wet toothbrush, the nurse brushes the teeth in a vertical and/or circular motion. The patient rinses again, the nurse
wipes the patients mouth and removes and discards the gloves. Literature review Hanson (2004) emphasizes that the mouthwash selected for oral hygiene should no be irritating. For example,
simply using saline as a mouth wash, removes loose debris and keeps the mucosa moist, without irritation or an unpleasant taste (Hanson, 2004). Chlorhexidine mouthwash can cause radiotherapy patients discomfort
due to its alcohol content (Hanson, 2004). Two recent Cochrane reviews have verified the effectiveness mouthwash use for patients receiving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy (Hanson, 2004). For actually cleaning the teeth,
Hanson (2004) recommends a toothbrush, but specifies that it should be soft and that non-abrasive toothpaste should be selected. Patients should be encouraged to do as much of the procedure
as possible on their own, but, if necessary, the nurse should use "short, gentle, horizontal strokes," holding the brush at 45 degree angle and moving from gum to crown (Hanson,
2004, p. 4). The procedure is concluded by moistening the patients lips with Vaseline, soft paraffin, or another lip moisturizer (Hanson, 2004). If it is not possible to brush
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