NCLEX-RN · Question #375
A client is experiencing mucosal cell damage secondary to chemotherapy. Because of mucosal ulcers, eating has become increasingly uncomfortable for her. Which of the following interventions would be…
The correct answer is B. A bland, moist, soft diet. (A) Local anesthetics do temporarily relieve the pain but leave an unpleasant taste and numb feeling that are not conductive to eating. (B) Such a diet is less irritating to the damaged mucosa and is easier for the child to tolerate. (C) This intervention is helpful if the…
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A client is experiencing mucosal cell damage secondary to chemotherapy. Because of mucosal ulcers, eating has become increasingly uncomfortable for her. Which of the following interventions would be most effective in getting her to eat?
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- ALocal anesthetics or mouth washes applied to ulcers 30 minutes prior to meals
- BA bland, moist, soft diet
- CStaying with the client and providing distraction during meals
- DCleaning the mouth carefully with lemon glycerin swabs and milk of magnesia before meals
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A12% (3)
- B80% (20)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
(A) Local anesthetics do temporarily relieve the pain but leave an unpleasant taste and numb feeling that are not conductive to eating. (B) Such a diet is less irritating to the damaged mucosa and is easier for the child to tolerate. (C) This intervention is helpful if the child has only anorexia. It does not work if the type and texture of the food increase oral discomfort. (D) Lemon glycerin swabs and milk of magnesia dry the oral mucosa and should be avoided.
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