The nurse is assessing a patient in the hospital who has received numerous antibiotics and notices that his tongue appears to be black and hairy.In response to his concern, what would the nurse say?

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A black, hairy tongue is not really hair but the elongation of filiform papillae and painless overgrowth of mycelial threads of fungal infection on the tongue.It occurs after the use of antibiotics, which inhibit normal bacteria and allow proliferation of fungal organisms.Good tooth brushing and tongue brushing and drinking plenty of water will help clear it up.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient in the Hospital Who