A patient who has been on antibiotic therapy for 3 weeks has a cottage cheese-like coating on the teeth,gums,and roof of the mouth.What is the nurse's best action?

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Prolonged antibacterial therapy can cause an oral yeast infection (thrush)by killing off the normal flora of the mouth.This infection causes a white,cottage cheese-like coating on the gums,roof of the mouth,or insides of the cheeks,which is not an allergic reaction nor is it a reason to stop the drug therapy.Help the patient use good oral hygiene with tooth-brushing and mouthwash at least every shift.

A Patient Who Has Been on Antibiotic Therapy for 3