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▪ Inspect the mouth daily.

▪ Offer complete mouth care before and after every meal and at bedtime.
▪ Brush the teeth and tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush or sponges.
▪ Provide mouth rinses every 12 hours with the prescribed solution.
▪ Administer topical anesthetic agents to mouth sores as prescribed.
▪ Avoid the use of alcohol- or glycerin-based mouthwashes or swabs because they
are irritating to the mucosa.
▪ Offer soft foods that are cool to warm in temperature rather than foods that are
hard or spicy or cold or hot.

FIG. 44-1 Testicular self-examination. The best time to perform this examination is right
after a shower when your scrotal skin is moist and relaxed, making the testicles easy to
feel. First, gently lift each testicle. Each one should feel like an egg, firm but not hard, and
smooth with no lumps. Then, using both hands, place your middle fingers on the underside
of each testicle and your thumbs on top. Gently roll the testicle between the thumb and
fingers to feel for any lumps, swelling, or mass. If you notice any changes from 1 month to
the next, notify your primary health care provider.

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