The nurse teaches a client receiving an inhaled corticosteroid about the possibility of developing oral thrush. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan as a way to reduce this risk? Select all that apply
A) Need to avoid eating after administration
B) Performing strict oral hygiene
C) Cleaning the inhaler per package instructions
D) Using proper technique when administering dose
E) Administering a dose only every other day
Ans: B, C, D
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To decrease the likelihood of developing oral thrush, a client should use strict oral hygiene, cleanse the inhaler as directed in the package instructions, and use proper technique when administering a dose. There is no need to avoid eating after administration, and using the drug only every other day would not be effective.
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