Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Full-length
A client with asthma has been prescribed beclomethasone (Beclovent) via metered-dose inhaler. To determine if the client has been rinsing the mouth after each use of the inhaler, the nurse should inspect the client's mouth for:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Beclomethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid, can cause oral candidiasis (thrush) if the mouth is not rinsed after use, as residual medication promotes fungal growth.