Which Instructions Will the Nurse Include in the Teaching Plan

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.