NAME: MOCADEMA, Nurhaifa P.

DATE: _April 21, 2022

PERFORMING ORAL CARE

DEFINITION:
_____A good oral care routine is one of the personal things part of our everyday self-care. Oral
hygiene is the practice of keeping one's mouth clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g.
bad breath) by regular brushing of the teeth (dental hygiene) and cleaning between the teeth.___
Oral hygiene is crucial for patients’ health, and a fundamental nursing responsibility.__________

PURPOSE:
_______It is important that oral hygiene be carried out on a regular basis to enable prevention of
dental disease and bad breath._____________________________________________________

• Promote self-esteem and comfort;

• Improve appetite and enjoyment of food and drink, as poor oral hygiene can affect taste;
• Improve social acceptability and social interaction by preventing halitosis.
EQUIPMENT:
_Toothbrush, toothpaste, kidney basin, towel, mirror, alcohol, water, gauze, and clean_________
gloves.________________________________________________________________________
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CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE, DURING and AFTER THE PROCEDURE:

Gather all the necessary equipment, do hand washing, identify the patient and explain the______
procedure, provide privacy________________________________________________________

THINGS TO DOCUMENT AFTER THE PROCEDURE:

Document assessment of teeth, tongue, gums and oral mucosa, including any problems such as__
sores or inflammation and swelling of the gums._______________________________________

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
C –The step was correctly performed

X- The step was not performed

N- The execution of the step needs improvement

R- The step was correctly performed after remediation

PROCEDURE RATIONALE C X N R
Assemble articles for
1 Promotes efficiency.
brushing and flossing.
2 Provide privacy. Prevents embarrassment.

Place patient in a sitting or high-Fowler’s

3 position. If patient cannot sit, place him in Decreases risk of aspiration.
side lying position.
4 Arrange articles within patient’s reach. Facilitates self-care.

Place towel across the patient’s chest. If the

5 patient is in lying position, place a towel and Prevents spillage and
a rubber draw sheet under the patient’s head. promotes comfort.

Wash hands and don gloves. Reduces microorganism transfer and

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exposure to body fluids.
Inspect the integrity of the lips, teeth, buccal To obtain baseline data and plan for
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mucosa, gums, palate and tongue. appropriate care.
Assist patient with brushing as necessary. Brushing decreases microorganism
8 Position mirror and kidney basin near the growth in mouth. Use of mirror permits
patient for use during activity. cleaning back and sides of teeth.
9 Brush patient’s teeth if he/she is unable to To maintain oral hygiene.
perform self-care.
a. Hold the brush against the teeth with
the bristles at a 45-degree angle.
b. Move the bristles back and forth and
in circular motion until all the outer and
inner surfaces of the teeth and gums are
cleaned.
c. If the tongue is coated, brush it gently with
the toothbrush.
Assist patient in rinsing mouth. Give water. Removes toothpaste and
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Allow patient to spit in the kidney basin oral secretions.
Remove the kidney basin and help the patient
11 Promotes comfort.
in wiping his/her mouth.
Remove gloves. Return equipment to proper Prevents the transmission of
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place and wash hands. microorganisms.
Document assessment of teeth, tongue,
gums and oral mucosa, including any Proper documentation of findings for
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problems such as sores or inflammation and appropriate plan of care.
swelling of the gums.
COMPLETED Yes No DATE OF COMPLETION SIGNED
REMARKS:

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