Upon assessing a child, the nurse notes white patches on the child’s tongue and determines that it may be an indicative of candidiasis (oral thrush). The nurse understands that the white patches of oral thrush:

Question

Answer: A - Candidiasis, a fungal infection, adheres firmly to the tongue or mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.

Ted Chan · Accepted Answer

sticks on the tongue even when scraped

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