A college student who is diagnoses with a vaginal infection and vulva irritation describes the vaginal discharge as having a "cottage-cheese" appearance. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?
A. perform glucose measurement using a capillary blood sample
B. instill the first dose of nystatin (mycostatin) vaginally per applicator
C. cleanse perineum with warm soapy water 3 times per day
D. obtain a blood specimen for sexually transmitted disease (STDs)
Answer: B. instill the first dose of nystatin (mycostatin) vaginally per applicator
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