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🩺 Nursing Care Plan for Stomatitis
Diagnosis Impaired oral mucous membrane related to inflammation and ulceration of the mouth as evidenced by red mucosa, pain, and sores.
Subjective Data “It burns when I eat.”
“I have painful mouth sores.”
Objective Data Redness and swelling of mucosa, mouth ulcers, white patches, halitosis, difficulty eating
Goals/Outcomes
  • Report of pain reduction within 48 hours
  • Improved oral mucosa integrity within 7 days
  • Maintain adequate food and fluid intake
Interventions & Rationales
  • 🩹 Assess oral cavity twice daily — to monitor healing progress.
  • 🪥 Encourage soft-bristled toothbrush — to prevent trauma.
  • 🧪 Rinse with saline/baking soda — soothes and cleans mucosa.
  • 💊 Apply topical analgesics before meals — for pain control.
  • 🍲 Offer soft, bland, cool diet — minimizes irritation.
  • 💧 Promote fluid intake — maintains mucosal hydration.
  • 🚫 Avoid alcohol, tobacco, harsh mouthwashes — delays healing.
  • 🧴 Administer antifungal/antiviral meds — treats the cause.
  • 🥗 Collaborate with dietitian if needed — to support nutrition.
  • 🧤 Follow standard precautions — to reduce infection risk.
Evaluation
  • Patient reports oral pain decreased to tolerable levels
  • Healing observed in mucosa with reduced redness and ulcers
  • Patient maintains nutritional intake without discomfort