MOUTH CARE

1. Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2. Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door
3. Before providing mouth care, client is in upright sitting position (45-90 degrees)
4. Puts on clean gloves before cleaning mouth
5. Places clothing protector across chest before providing mouth care
6. Moistens toothbrush
7. Applies toothpaste to toothbrush
8. Cleans mouth (including tongue and surfaces of teeth) using gentle motions
9. Maintains clean technique with placement of toothbrush
10. Holds emesis basin to chin while client rinses mouth
11. Wipes mouth and removes clothing protector
12. Empties, rinses and dries basin
13. Places used toothbrush in basin
14. After rinsing basin, places basin in designated dirty supply area
15. Disposes of clothing protector appropriately
16. After placing basin in designated dirty supply area, and disposing of used linen, removes and disposes of gloves (without contaminating self ) into waste container and washes hands
17. Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position