The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Diagnosis

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of AIDS. Inspection of the patients mouth reveals the new presence of white lesions on the patients oral mucosa. What is the nurses most appropriate response?

A) Encourage the patient to gargle with salt water twice daily.
B) Attempt to remove the lesions with a tongue depressor.
C) Make a referral to the units dietitian.
D) Inform the primary care provider of this finding.