Patient with asthma complains of oral thrush infections


Problem: A patient with asthma complains of frequent oral thrush infections. She states that she never had these infections before starting to take flunisolide (AeroBid), an inhaled corticosteroid. She expresses reluctance to continue taking this drug. Which of the following is MOST appropriate for the nurse practitioner to do? Group of answer choices A. Inform the patient to stop taking the flunisolide until the thrush infection clears. D. Reassure her that the thrush infection is coincidental and is not related to the flunisolide. C. Tell the patient to decrease her flunisolide dosage and increase her bronchodilator dosage until the infection clears. B. Reinforce the importance of continuing the flunisolide, and remind her of the need to rinse the mouth after each treatment.

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