Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has AIDS. When checking the client's mouth, the nurse notes a white, creamy covering on the tongue and buccal membranes. The nurse should recognize this is a manifestation of which of the following conditions?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A white, creamy coating on the tongue and buccal membranes is characteristic of oral candidiasis (thrush), a common fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals, including those with AIDS.