Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1646 of 2368
A client with asthma uses an inhaled corticosteroid daily. Which instruction should the nurse include to prevent thrush?
- Avoid drinking fluids for an hour after each use
- Rinse the mouth after each use
- Skip the dose if the mouth feels dry
- Use the inhaler only before meals
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Correct answer: Rinse the mouth after each use
Inhaled corticosteroids raise the risk for oral candidiasis. Rinsing the mouth after each use helps prevent thrush.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Head and Neck Assessment: Sample Documentation of Unexpected Findings. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026