The client receives nystatin (Nilstat) for a fungal infection in the mouth. The nurse plans to do medication education prior to discharge. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Dissolve the oral tablet in your mouth and then swallow it.
2. Take the oral suspension with a straw to prevent tooth discoloration.
3. Crush the oral tablet, mix it with orange juice, and then swallow it.
4. Swallow the oral tablet whole without chewing or crushing it.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Dissolving the tablet in the mouth allows contact of the medication with the organisms causing the infection.
Rationale 2: The medication does not cause tooth discoloration.
Rationale 3: The medication must remain in the mouth as long as possible, so it should not be crushed and mixed with liquids.
Rationale 4: The medication must remain in the mouth as long as possible, so it should not be swallowed whole.
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