gingivitis

Nursing Interventions for Gingivitis

  Inspect oral cavity at least once daily and note any discoloration, lesions, edema, bleeding, exudate, or dryness. Refer to a physician or specialist as appropriate. (Oral inspection can reveal signs of oral disease, symptoms of systemic disease, drug side effects, or trauma of the oral cavity) Assess for mechanical agents such as ill-fitting dentures […]