An infant has a severe case of oral thrush (Candida albicans). A ...

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An infant has a severe case of oral thrush (Candida albicans). A priority nursing diagnosis for this client is
 
  1. Activity Intolerance related to oralthrush.
  2. Ineffective Airway Clearance relatedto mucus.
  3. Ineffective Infant Feeding Patternrelated to discomfort.
  4. Ineffective Breathing Pattern relatedto oral thrush.

Question 2

Parents understand the teaching a nurse has done with regard to care of their child with tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) if they state
 
  1. We will give the griseofulvin on anempty stomach.
  2. We're glad ringworm isn'ttransmitted from person to person.
  3. Once the lesion is gone,we can stopthe griseofulvin.
  4. We will give the griseofulvin withmilk or peanut butter.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer:3
Rationale: An infant with oral thrush may refuse to nurse or feed because of discomfort and pain.Prompt treatment is necessary so the infant can resume a normal feeding pattern. Activity intolerance,ineffective airway clearance,and ineffective breathing patterns are not usual associated problems.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:4
Rationale:Parents are advised to give oral griseofulvin with fatty foods such as milk or peanut butter to enhance absorption. The medication must be used for the entire prescribed period even if the lesions are gone. All members of themily and household pets should be assessed for fungal lesions because personto-person transmission is common.