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Nursing Diagnoses for Oral Health Conditions in Elderly Patient and Smoker

This case study involves Mary Brown, aged 77, suffering from CVA leading to unconsciousness and Joe, aged 46, with a fractured femur and oral health issues due to smoking. Learn about the nursing diagnoses for oral health deficits in both patients.

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Nursing Diagnoses for Oral Health Conditions in Elderly Patient and Smoker

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  1. Case study

  2. Mary Brown,77 years old, suffered a CVA. Is unconscious and breathing through the mouth via O2 face mask. 2,500 mL intravenous fluid ordered daily? Write suitable nursing diagnosis?

  3. Self care deficit :oral hygiene R/T unconscious.

  4. Joe,46 years old, was admitted with a fractured femur. Teeth stained from heavy smoking .gums are reddened in some area and bleed when flossed. States, ‘’ I can’t remember when I last saw a dentist’’. Pronounced halitosis. Write suitable nursing diagnosis?

  5. Impaired oral mucous membrane R/T ineffective oral hygiene.

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