An older diabetic patient reports a candidiasis infection. When asked, the patient states all blood sugars have been within the target range. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Facilitate having a hemoglobin A1c drawn.
b. Teach the patient preventive measures.
c. Teach the patient about the side effects of medications.
d. Review the patient's medication history.
A
Often candidiasis infections in diabetics indicate hyperglycemia. The patient may or may not be truthful about the blood sugar reports, or the patient may be missing periods of hyperglycemia when testing. The nurse should consult with the provider about checking an A1C. The other op-tions are appropriate as well but do not give information as to the background cause.
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