The nurse explains to a client taking an inhaled corticosteroid that rinsing the mouth after each dose is necessary to reduce the risk of which most important problem?

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Rinsing the mouth after each dose of an inhaled corticosteroid reduces the risk of oral candidiasis, which is a fungal infection that can develop in the mouth as a result of the medication suppressing the immune system in that area.

The Nurse Explains to a Client Taking an Inhaled Corticosteroid