A key to wellbeing. Oral hygiene in patients with advanced cancer
Heals, D.
Professional Nurse 8(6): 391-398
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 8446645 Document Number: 6054
Patients with advanced cancer are particularly prone to oral infections, so it is vital that a thorough mouth care routine is followed. An assessment tool was designed to help nurses evaluate their patients' oral healthcare needs, so they can be included on individual care plans.
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