The nurse is assessing the oral cavity of a client and notes a blackish, furry-looking coating on the tongue. Which of the following questions would be appropriate for the nurse to include when obtaining further assessment data?
1. "Have you eaten licorice lately?"
2. "How often do you brush your tongue?"
3. "Have you recently taken antibiotics?"
4. "Have you ever had this happen before?"
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Rationale 1: This finding is unrelated to food intake such as eating licorice.
Rationale 2: This finding is not related to poor oral hygiene practices.
Rationale 3: The presence of a black, furry-looking coating on the tongue is usually related to an overgrowth of fungus due to inhibition of normal bacteria due to antibiotic use.
Rationale 4: It may helpful for the nurse to determine if the condition has occurred previously but it is not the most important question. The nurse should question the client regarding recent antibiotic use.
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