A client has been taking flunisolide (Aerobid), two inhalations a day, for treatment of asthma. He tells the nurse that he has painful, white patches in his mouth. Which response by the nurse would be the most appropriate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: White, painful oral patches in a client using flunisolide (Aerobid), an inhaled corticosteroid, suggest a fungal infection (oral candidiasis) common from steroid deposition suppressing local immunity. Response C correctly identifies this and proposes antifungal treatment (e.g., nystatin), addressing the cause. It's not a normal side effect to ignore (A) it won't resolve spontaneously. Overuse (B) isn't indicated; two puffs daily is standard. Oral hygiene (D) helps prevention, not treatment of established infection rinsing post-inhalation is key. This response guides therapy, critical in nursing to manage steroid side effects and ensure asthma control continues unimpeded.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.