When helping a resident with oral hygiene, which action is appropriate for a resident with dentures?

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Remove dentures and brush them over a sink with a washcloth. Dentures should be removed and brushed over a sink with a washcloth (or gauze) to prevent dropping and breaking them. Choice A misses cleaning the dentures themselves. Choice B uses water that is too hot and can damage dentures. Choice D uses bristles that are too firm and can scratch the denture surface.