An infant has a severe case of oral thrush (Candida albicans). Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis for this infant?
1. Activity Intolerance related to oral thrush
2. Ineffective Airway Clearance related to mucus
3. Ineffective Infant Feeding Pattern related to discomfort
4. Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to oral thrush
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Rationale:
1. Activity intolerance is not usually associated with oral thrush. An infant with oral thrush might refuse to nurse or feed because of discomfort and pain. Prompt recognition and treatment are necessary so that a normal feeding pattern can be resumed.
2. Ineffective airway clearance is not usually associated with oral thrush. An infant with oral thrush might refuse to nurse or feed because of discomfort and pain. Prompt recognition and treatment are necessary so that a normal feeding pattern can be resumed.
3. An infant with oral thrush might refuse to nurse or feed because of discomfort and pain. Prompt treatment is necessary so the infant can resume a normal feeding pattern.
4. Ineffective breathing pattern is not usually associated with oral thrush. An infant with oral thrush might refuse to nurse or feed because of discomfort and pain. Prompt recognition and treatment are necessary so that a normal feeding pattern can be resumed.
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