An infant, aged 2 months, has a Candidal diaper rash. Which of the following medications will the nurse most likely apply to this rash?
1. Bacitracin ointment
2. Hydrocortisone ointment
3. Desitin
4. Nystatin given topically and orally
4
Rationale:
1. Bacitracin is for an infection caused by staphylococcus.
2. Moderate diaper rash is treated with hydrocortisone ointment.
3. Mild diaper rash is treated with a barrier such as Desitin.
4. Diaper candidiasis is treated with an antifungal cream (nystatin). An oral antifungal agent may be given to clear the candidiasis from the intestines.
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