[Answered]: A client is taking clotrimazole oral lozenges to…

A client is taking clotrimazole oral lozenges to treat an oral candidiasis infection resulting from inhaled corticosteroid therapy for asthma. Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate? “Rinse your mouth with water before taking the inhaler.” “Rinse your mouth with mouthwash after taking the inhaler.” “Chew the lozenges until they are completely dissolved.” “Let the lozenge dissolve slowly and completely in your mouth without chewing it.”