ExplanationIntroductory
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
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care
Donna D. Ignatavicius & M. Linda Workman & Cherie Rebar
9TH EDITION