Which Instructions Will the Nurse Include in the Teaching Plan

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which instructions will the nurse include in the teaching plan of a patient who is prescribed fluphenazine (Prolixin) and has developed a thickly white-coated tongue? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Avoid foods high in sugar.
• B) Brush teeth and tongue frequently.
• C) Continue taking your medication; the coating will subside in about 3 weeks.
• D) Nasal inhalants should be avoided since they can interact with your medication and cause this problem.
• E) Smoking cigarettes can make the white coating on your tongue worse and more
• Difficult to treat effectively.

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