3. The nurse is assessing an adult patient’s current oral hygiene practices. The patient says, “I brush my teeth once in the morning and before going to bed” and demonstrates holding the toothbrush at a 90-degree angle when brushing. The patient flosses the teeth after brushing in the evening and visits the dentist yearly. Which practice does the nurse need to instruct the patient to modify? Go to
Question 4
A. Brushes teeth once in the morning and before going to bed
B. Holds toothbrush at a 90-degree angle when brushing
C. Flosses teeth after brushing in the evening
D. Visits dentist yearly