... as using a foam stick inside the patient's mouth to remove debris. Milligan et al (2001) states mouth care should be a priority of care because it has a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. Xavier (2000) suggests mouth care is one of the most essential nursing interventions, and should be regarded as an integral part of the daily hygiene routine of a patient. Clinical practice demonstrates that although patients are given assistance to meet their daily hygiene requirements oral hygiene is not always addressed. Helen is seventy years old, lives alone and was admitted to hospital complaining of nausea and vomiting. On admission Helen was assessed using the Roper, Logan and Tierney (2000) activities of daily living model of nursing. The intervention of mouth care is related to the activity of personal cleansing and dressing. The nursing process consists of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation (Roper et ...

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