[Verified Answer]: The nurse is reassessing a patient…

The nurse is reassessing a patient admitted to the hospital. When inspecting the patient’s mouth, the nurse notes that the patient has no teeth. The patient states, “I have dentures but they hurt my mouth so I didn’t even bring them.” What is the nurse’s best response? Inspect the patient’s mouth for sores. Seek an order for a mechanically soft diet. Ask if a family member can bring the dentures. Inquire if the patient has consulted a dentist.