How should dentures be stored when they are not in the resident's mouth?

• A.Wrapped dry in a tissue on the tray
• B.In a pocket of the resident's gown
• C.In hot water on the bedside table
• D.In a labeled denture cup with clean water or denture solution

Why

Dentures can warp or crack if they dry out, so they are kept in water or solution. A labeled cup prevents loss and mix-ups, while a tissue can be thrown away by mistake.

Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Hygiene · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-023).

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More Oral Care & Denture Care questions

• How often should oral care be offered to a resident who can brush independently?
• A resident is unconscious. How often should mouth care usually be given?
• When giving mouth care to an unconscious resident, what position is safest?
• What tool may be used to keep an unconscious resident's mouth open during oral care?
• Why must a denture cup be labeled with the resident's name?