When a breastfeeding baby is found to have thrush, which of the following should be done?
a. Stop the breastfeeding immediately, and start on the bottle.
b. Evaluate the mother for candidiasis of the nipple.
c. Pump the breast, and use this milk in a bottle.
d. Paint the baby's mouth and the mother's nipples with gentian violet.
B
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A Incorrect. Finding a breastfeeding baby has thrush, the appropriate action is not to stop the breastfeeding immediately, and start on the bottle.
B Correct. Diagnosis of the breastfeeding infant with thrush also should include evaluation of the mother for candidiasis of the nipple.
C Incorrect. Finding a breastfeeding baby has thrush, the appropriate action is not to pump the breast, and use this milk in a bottle.
D Incorrect. Finding a breastfeeding baby has thrush, the appropriate action is not to paint the baby's mouth and the mother's nipples with gentian violet.
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