Mouth care and the hospitalized patient
- 25 February 1993
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in British Journal of Nursing
- Vol. 2 (4) , 225-227
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.1993.2.4.225
Abstract
Despite its importance, there still appears to be some confusion among nurses regarding mouth care and the tools that should be used. This article reviews the literature and suggests the best possible approach.Keywords
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