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ETearle · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client with a fungal infection. Which statement by the client would indicate understanding of this type of infection?

1. There are many drugs available to treat fungal infections.
2. Fungal infections grow quickly once they enter the body system.
3. Treating fungal infections can require several weeks.
4. Fungal infections are common in healthy athletes.

Question 2

For the client receiving treatment for tuberculosis, the priority assessment at monthly exams should include the monitoring of:

1. proteinuria.
2. liver function.
3. white blood cell counts.
4. electrolytes.

CAPTAINAMERICA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There are relatively few drugs available to treat fungal infections.
Rationale 2: Fungal infections grow slowly.
Rationale 3: Fungal infections can require months of treatment.
Rationale 4: Fungal infections are not common in individuals with healthy immune systems.
Global Rationale: Fungal infections grow slowly and require months of treatment. Fungal infections are not common in individuals with healthy immune systems. There are relatively few drugs available to treat fungal infections.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Although urinalysis will be performed, it is not the priority assessment.
Rationale 2: Assessment should include signs of hepatotoxicity, including measurement of liver function.
Rationale 3: Although this is important, WBC counts are not the priority assessment.
Rationale 4: Although electrolytes will be measured, they are not the priority assessment.
Global Rationale: Drugs given as treatment for tuberculosis can adversely affect the liver, so close assessment of liver function is necessary. The other parameters will be monitored, but are not of highest priority.