The nurse is reviewing instructions for vaginal antifungal drugs with a patient. Which statement by the nurse is an appropriate instruction regarding these drugs?
a. "The medication can be stopped when your symptoms are relieved."
b. "Discontinue this medication if menstruation begins."
c. "Daily douching is part of the treatment for vaginal fungal infections."
d. "Abstain from sexual intercourse until the treatment has been completed and the infection has resolved."
ANS: D
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