Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is prescribed budesonide (Pulmicort). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Rinsing the mouth after using budesonide prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.