Care Of The Mouth

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REQUIREMENTS ON TRAY

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• Bowl for dentures • Tooth paste and brush • A sputum mug or receiver for used water • Mackintosh and towel • Napkin • Orange sticks • Mirror

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Step 1

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1. Explain procedure to patient.

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Step 2

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2. Arrange requirement for patient.

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Step 3

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3. Assist patient into a suitable and comfortable position.

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4. Places towel under chin for protection.

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5. Give brush with paste/ chewing sponge /stick to him.

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6. Encourage patient to brush the teeth.

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7. Cleans the mouth thoroughly but gently inside the cheeks, both sides of gums, tongue and palate.

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8. Give water or mouth wash and void content into a receiver.

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Step 9

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9. Make patient comfortable in bed

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10. Clears away used items

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Step 11

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11. Washes and dries hands, records procedure and reports any abnormalities.