[Solved]: For several months, a nurse has been providing care…

For several months, a nurse has been providing care to a resident of a long-term care facility who has dementia. For the past several days, the resident has been uncharacteristically resistant to the nurse providing oral care. What action should the nurse take? Provide oral care at a time of day when the client is settled and drowsy. Perform oral assessment to determine any possible causes of pain. Encourage a trusted family member to attempt oral care. Postpone oral care for 24 hours then gently try again.