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What are the expected outcomes for a patient with stomatitis regarding tissue integrity and oral comfort?

The expected outcomes for a patient with stomatitis include having healthy oral mucosa without inflammation or infection and experiencing restoration of oral comfort.

Key points

  • Healthy oral mucosa without inflammation or infection is an expected outcome.
  • Restoration of oral comfort is also a key outcome for patients with stomatitis.
  • Adequate nutrition is important for healing after treatment for stomatitis.
Source:Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care· Care of Patients With Liver Problems· p. 2134–2136
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Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care

Donna D. Ignatavicius & M. Linda Workman & Cherie Rebar

9TH EDITION

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