a patient care technician is caring for a pat...
a patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a lower denture and requires assistance with oral hygiene. which of the following actions should the technician take? slightly tug downward to remove the patients denture. remove the denture by turning it sideways and lifting it up. clean the denture by soaking it in hydrogen peroxide. hold the denture between the thumb and index finger when cleaning it.
Answer
# Answer:
C. Clean the denture by soaking it in hydrogen peroxide.
# Brief Explanations:
Hydrogen - peroxide is a common and effective disinfectant for dentures. Slightly tugging downward (A) or turning sideways and lifting (B) can damage the denture or oral tissues. Holding between thumb and index finger (D) may cause dropping and breakage.