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shenderson6

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is receiving IV caspofungin (Cancidas) for a severe Candida infection. During an infusion of the dose, the nurse notes a reddened area along the vein tract, and the client complains of pain. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Stop the infusion.
  b. Speed up the infusion.
  c. Administer an analgesic during the infusion.
  d. Elevate the infusion extremity above the heart.

Question 2

The client has been diagnosed with candidiasis (thrush). The nurse anticipates that the client will be treated with:
 
  a. co-trimoxazole.
  b. pyrimethamine.
  c. sulfamethoxazole.
  d. fluconazole.


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swimkari

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Redness and pain along the vein tract may mean phlebitis. The IV infusion must be discontinued.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Fluconazole is a potent medication for yeast/fungal infections.


shenderson6

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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