The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient with a diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and knows the patient understands when she states:
1. "I need to apply the miconazole for 10 days."
2. "I need to douche daily."
3. "I need to add yogurt to my diet."
4. "I need to wear nylon panties."
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Rationale 1: Applying miconazole for 10 days does not prevent or assist in treating vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Rationale 2: Douching daily does not prevent or assist in treating vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Rationale 3: Yogurt helps re-establish normal vaginal flora.
Rationale 4: Wearing nylon panties does not prevent or assist in treating vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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