A patient who has been prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid develops a thick white coating on the tongue and patches on the inside cheeks.What is the nurse's best action?

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When a patient is prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug,there is an increased risk of opportunistic infections.A thick white coating on the tongue and mucous membrane suggests that the patient has developed a candidiasis (yeast)infection that will need to be treated with an antifungal drug.The nurse should document the finding and notify the prescriber so that appropriate treatment actions can be taken.

A Patient Who Has Been Prescribed an Inhaled Corticosteroid Develops