The Nurse Is Caring for Several Clients on a Medical

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for several clients on a medical unit in the hospital.Which client does the nurse recognize as being at greatest risk of acquiring an oral Candida infection?

• A)The client with braces
• B)The client who uses smokeless tobacco
• C)The client with sleep apnea
• D)The client using a steroid inhaler for asthma

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