An older client is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of oral candidiasis. What responses should the nurse make to this client? Select all that apply.
1. "It can be seen in people who have diabetes."
2. "It is often caused by eating spicy or irritating foods."
3. "Sometimes people who use oral inhaled steroids for asthma can develop this."
4. "It is a bacterial infection that may be transmitted by contact with dirty utensils."
5. "It is an infection that results when there is an alteration in the normal flora of the mouth."
1. "It can be seen in people who have diabetes."
3. "Sometimes people who use oral inhaled steroids for asthma can develop this."
5. "It is an infection that results when there is an alteration in the normal flora of the mouth."
Explanation: 1. People who have diabetes and have high or elevated glucose levels are at risk for candidiasis because the oral flora is altered and the organism Candida albicans is encouraged to overgrow.
2. Food intake has no influence on the development of candidiasis.
3. Older clients using inhaled steroids to treat asthma should rinse their mouths carefully each time the inhaler is used to prevent the formation of oral candidiasis.
4. Candidiasis is a fungal infection.
5. Candidiasis results when the normal flora is altered.
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