A client with candidiasis is prescribed Nystatin oral suspension. ...

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A client with candidiasis is prescribed Nystatin oral suspension. What should the nurse instruct the client about this medication?
 
  1. Drink the medication through a straw.
  2. Dilute the medication with water.
  3. Swish the medication throughout the mouth and swallow.
  4. Swish the medication throughout the mouth and spit out the excess.

Question 2

A client visits an urgent care center and tells the nurse that he has had nausea and vomiting for 3 days and thinks he has the flu. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of:
 
  1. adequate carbohydrate intake.
  2. vitamin C deficiency.
  3. chronic fatigue.
  4. dehydration.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Nystatin is not ingested immediately.
2. Nystatin should not be diluted.
3. Nystatin is intended to be taken undiluted and swished in the mouth to provide a local, rather than systemic, effect.
4. Nystatin should be swallowed after swishing in the mouth.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Adequate carbohydrate intake is not a priority.
2. Vitamin C intake is not a priority.
3. Chronic fatigue is not a priority.
4. The loss of fluid and electrolytes though vomiting puts the client at risk for dehydration.

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