The nurse is caring for client who has right-side
hemiparesis, but is learning to use his right hand again. The
client tries to to hold a toothbrush, but keep dropping it
what should the nurse do next?
A- brush his client teeth for him
B- provide this client with large handle for the brush.
C- determines if this client can use a glycerin swabs instead of
toothbrush.
D- teach this client how to floss so he can replace brushing with
flossing.
Answer: (B) provide this client with large handle for the brush.
( The client is learning to use his right hand, so brushing the client teeth won't help him to use right hand. So, it is necessary to encourage the patient to use his right hand and fro his easiness the large handle of brush can help him toh hold the brush with himself.)
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