Personal careQuestion 1192 of 1700

When can morning oral or denture care be given?

  1. Before or after breakfast, by resident choice
  2. Only before the resident wakes up in the morning
  3. Only after the noon meal each day
  4. Only when the nurse gives a written order for it
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Correct answer: Before or after breakfast, by resident choice

The book lets the resident choose whether oral care is done before or after breakfast.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.2: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026