A patient in the urology clinic is diagnosed with monilial urethritis. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Teach the patient about the use of antifungal medications.
b. Tell the patient to avoid tub baths until the symptoms resolve.
c. Instruct the patient to refer recent sexual partners for treatment.
d. Teach the patient to avoid nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
ANS: A
Monilial urethritis is caused by a fungus and antifungal medications such as nystatin (Mycostatin) or fluconazole (Diflucan) are usually used as treatment. Because monilial urethritis is not sexually transmitted, there is no need to refer sexual partners. Warm baths and NSAIDS may be used to treat symptoms.
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