A client receiving which of the following would the nurse identify as being at increased risk for candidal infections? Select all that apply
A) Antihypertensive therapy
B) Antibiotics
C) Hypoglycemic agents
D) Immunosuppressive agents
E) Oral contraceptives
Ans: B, C, D, E
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Clients who are at increased risk for candidal infections are those who are immunocompromised, have diabetes, are pregnant, or are taking oral contraceptives, antibiotics, or corticosteroids, as well as posttransplant or surgical clients.
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