ExplanationIntroductory
Why should patients avoid using commercial mouthwashes and lemon-glycerin swabs during oral care?
Patients should avoid using commercial mouthwashes and lemon-glycerin swabs because commercial mouthwashes contain alcohol, which can cause a burning sensation, and lemon-glycerin swabs are acidic, contributing to dry oral mucous membranes.
Key points
- Commercial mouthwashes contain alcohol, which can irritate the oral mucosa.
- Lemon-glycerin swabs are acidic and can lead to dryness in the mouth.
- Both products can cause discomfort during oral care.
Source:Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care· Care of Patients With Problems of the Biliary System and Pancreas· p. 2137–2140
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care
Donna D. Ignatavicius & M. Linda Workman & Cherie Rebar
9TH EDITION