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Mimi · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing instruction to a client with a fungal infection who will be discharged home soon. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement(s)?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Systemic infections require oral medications that have serious adverse effects.
2. Superficial infections are considered more benign than are systemic infections.
3. Newer medications can be used for superficial as well as systemic infections.
4. Systemic infections are much more common than are superficial infections.
5. Superficial infections are more difficult to treat than are systemic infections.

Question 2

The nurse caring for a hospitalized client monitors for which opportunistic fungal infections?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Candidiasis
2. Aspergillosis
3. Sporotrichosis
4. Cryptococcosis
5. Mucormycosis

AaaA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Systemic fungal infections require many months of treatment with oral medications, many of which have serious side effects.
Rationale 2: Superficial fungal infections are considered more benign than are systemic infections.
Rationale 3: Newer medications can be used for both superficial and systemic infections.
Rationale 4: Superficial fungal infections are more common.
Rationale 5: Systemic infections are the most difficult to treat.
Global Rationale: Systemic fungal infections require many months of treatment with oral medications, many of which have serious side effects. Superficial fungal infections are considered more benign than are systemic infections. Newer medications can be used for both superficial and systemic infections. Superficial fungal infections are more common, but are easier to treat.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: An opportunistic fungal infection that is likely to be acquired in a hospital setting is candidiasis.
Rationale 2: An opportunistic fungal infection that is likely to be acquired in a hospital setting is aspergillosis.
Rationale 3: Sporotrichosis is more commonly a community-acquired infection.
Rationale 4: An opportunistic fungal infection that is likely to be acquired in a hospital setting is cryptococcosis.
Rationale 5: An opportunistic fungal infection that is likely to be acquired in a hospital setting is mucormycosis.
Global Rationale: Opportunistic fungal infections acquired in a hospital setting are more likely to be candidiasis, aspergillosis, cryptococcosis, and mucormycosis. Sporotrichosis is more commonly a community-acquired infection.