The home health nurse instructs the parents of a 1-month-old child with thrush that when administering nystatin they should: (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply the solution slowly to the interior of each cheek
b. Swab the mouth 3 to 4 times per day
c. Give the baby water immediately after application of the drug
d. After swabbing, deposit the rest of the dose in the infant's mouth
e. Observe for dehydration
A, B, D, E
The medication should be swabbed slowly as medication needs to be in contact with lesions as long as possible. The medication should be applied multiple times per day with the remainder being put in the infant's mouth. Because infants may refuse to nurse due to oral discomfort, dehydration may occur.
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