A nurse is caring for a client with thrush, which is caused by the pathogenic yeast Candida albicans. What effect of thrush should the nurse monitor for in the client?
A) Redness of the tongue
B) White growth in the mouth
C) White patches on the skin
D) Ulcer in the mouth
B
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When caring for a client with thrush, the nurse should monitor for a white growth in the client's mouth and on the tongue. Redness of the tongue, white patches on the skin, and ulcers in the mouth are not known signs of thrush.
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