A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has oral candidiasis and a new prescription for clotrimazole troche. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Rationale:A) Clotrimazole troches do not require refrigeration after each use.B) Clotrimazole troches are meant to be dissolved slowly in the mouth over a period of time, typically around 15 to 30 minutes, for optimal effectiveness.C) Crushing the troche and mixing it with applesauce may alter the medication's effectiveness and is not recommended.D) White patches appearing in the mouth may indicate the persistence or worsening of oral candidiasis, and stopping the medication would be inappropriate without consulting a healthcare provider.