Which term means care of the mouth, teeth and gums?

• A. Oral hygiene
• B. Orientation
• C. Overbed table
• D. Oral care

Answer: (D)

Oral care is the term used to describe caring for the mouth, teeth, and gums. It covers the hands-on actions a caregiver takes to keep the mouth clean and healthy—helping with brushing, denture care, keeping the lips moist, and checking for signs of problems like sores or dryness. This makes it the best fit because it directly names the caregiving activity for the oral cavity. The other options don’t describe this nursing action: orientation is about cognitive awareness of location and time, an overbed table is equipment, and oral hygiene, while related to keeping the mouth clean, is more about cleanliness rather than the care activity itself.