When helping a resident with oral hygiene, the nursing assistant notices the resident has dentures. What should be done with the dentures during cleaning?

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Remove them and clean them in the sink with a denture brush and denture cleanser. Dentures should be removed from the mouth and cleaned separately using a denture brush and denture cleanser in a basin or sink. This allows for thorough cleaning of all surfaces. Option A is ineffective for proper denture hygiene. Option C is incomplete; dentures need appropriate cleansing agents, not just water. Option D is inappropriate if the resident requires assistance with activities of daily living.