Which statement made by a patient with a fungal nail infection does the nurse need to correct?
A) "Fungal nail infections are easily cured with an antifungal cream used daily for two weeks."
B) "Fungal infections often reappear after treatment."
C) "Fungal nail infections can take up to a year to be cured."
D) "Fungal nail infections may need both oral antifungal and topical antifungal agents."
A) "Fungal nail infections are easily cured with an antifungal cream used daily for two weeks."
Explanation: A) Nail infections are often difficult to cure. It may take months to a year for the infection to be cured, and it may reappear.
B) Nail infections are often difficult to cure. It may take months to a year for the infection to be cured, and it may reappear.
C) Nail infections are often difficult to cure. It may take months to a year for the infection to be cured, and it may reappear.
D) Treatment might include an oral antifungal (e.g., terbinafine [Lamisil], fluconazole [Diflucan]), a topical antifungal, medicated nail polish (ciclopirox [Penlac]), and antifungal cream.
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