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Mr. Dunner continues to feel nauseated. Mrs. Dunner remains with her husband while the RN leaves the room to prepare the PRN dose of a prescribed antiemetic.
Shortly after the RN administers the antiemetic, Mr. Dunner states he feels "better". The RN offers to provide oral care with a mint-flavored foam swab and cool water.
2. Which assessment takes priority while the RN provides oral care?
-Palpate the salivary glands for tenderness or swelling
-Observe for excessive dryness of the mucus membranes
-Check for deviation when the client sticks out his tongue
-Assess the side of the oral cavity for any open sores