The patient is complaining of pain in the oral mucosa and difficulty with eating. The nurse inspects the patient's oral cavity and notes creamy-white patches. These symptoms are most likely related to:
A) Poor mouth care
B) Herpes zoster
C) Dehydration
D) Candidiasis
Ans: D
Feedback: A patient with AIDS should have the oral cavity monitored for redness, ulcerations, and the presence of creamy white patches, which is indicative of candidiasis.
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