TEACH FOR NURSES LESSON PLAN
Chapter 17: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
1. Name the functions of the nose.
2. List the anatomic landmarks of the external nose.
3. Describe the nasal cavity.
4. Name the paranasal sinuses and their functions.
STUDENT RESOURCES
understand
• Textbook Chapter 17
• Sherpath for Medical-Surgical Nursing*
• Animations (Evolve website)
• Answer Keys: Study Guide & Lab Manual
• Audio glossary (Evolve)
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apply
• Case Studies (Evolve)
synthesize
• SimChart*
• Simulation Learning System*
INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES
before class
• Nursing Curriculum Standards (below)
in class
• PowerPoint Presentations (Evolve)
after class
• Test Bank (Evolve)
• HESI Practice Tests*
* Sold separately from textbook.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
NOSE
MOUTH
Use anatomy models or
diagrams to detail the
structures, nasal cavity,
and paranasal sinuses.
• Discussion topic: What are cultural differences and attitudes about dental health? Can where you
are born predict your dental health?
• Discussion topic: What foods can promote good dental health?
• Activity: Have the class label a diagram of the oral cavity and sinuses.
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TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
The Pregnant Woman
The Aging Adult
example of the
development of deciduous
teeth.
Discuss malocclusion and
the many associated
problems. Discuss how the
sense of smell enhances
the taste of food and how
patients with a reduced
sense of smell may be
uninterested in food,
which can contribute to
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TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
Nose
Aging Adult
groups. Provide one group
with answers to
Discuss how mouth lesions
can be symptoms of many
different medical
problems.
Examine reasons for
bruxism, emphasizing that
this problem is common in
both children and adults
(http://www.mayoclinic.co
m/health/bruxism/DS0033
7).
an otoscope.
• Activity: Assist and observe students with the use of a tongue blade.
OBJECTIVE DATA
INSPECT AND PALPATE
With the help of a
volunteer, describe and
demonstrate preparation
• Discussion Topic: Discuss with students potential barriers to completing a thorough examination of
the nose, mouth, and throat and ways of overcoming those barriers.
• Online Activity: Research the different types of dental practices. Make a list of mouth and teeth
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TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
AREAS
Teeth and Gums
Tongue
Buccal Mucosa
Palate
With the help of a
volunteer, demonstrate
the gentle use of the
tongue blade for
examination. Figures 17.19
and 17.20 demonstrate
how to inspect all areas.
Discuss the breath odors
mentioned in the text and
the possible referrals
necessary to investigate
the suggested problems.
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TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
entertain infants and
children, with the parent’s
help, to obtain proper
IN-CLASS/ONLINE CASE STUDY
B.W. is a 44-year-old man who presents to the family practice with complaints of sore throat, hoarseness, and a dry cough that worsens at night.
He states that the cough started 6 days ago, and the sore throat and hoarseness began 3 days ago and appear to be getting worse The patient
has a history of prediabetes, which is controlled through diet and exercise. Vital signs are T 99.5, P 58, R 16, and BP 110/55.
1. What subjective information should the nurse obtain?
Answer: How frequently do you get sore throats? When is the pain the worst? What relieves the pain (e.g., cool liquids, warm liquids, cough
2. The nurse is assessing the structures of the oral cavity. What are the physical features?
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3. The nurse notes that the patient’s teeth are stained yellow and asks the patient about tobacco use. The patient states that he chews one bag
of tobacco every other day. What health promotion concepts should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
4. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s cough, sore throat, and hoarseness?
NURSING CURRICULUM STANDARDS
QSEN/NLN COMPETENCIES
• Patient-Centered Care/Human Flourishing
o Nasal Cavity
• Evidence-Based Practice/Spirit of Inquiry
o Transillumination
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NURSING CONCEPTS
The following conceptual themes and specific concepts match those presented in Giddens, J. F. (2017). Concepts for nursing practice (2nd ed.).
St. Louis: Elsevier. The specific exemplars chosen and listed below for each concept have been tailored specifically to correspond to the Jarvis
textbook.
BSN ESSENTIALS
• Essential III: Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice
o Transillumination
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN THE STUDY GUIDE
Note: Answers to these questions can be found on Evolve site. Click here.