When a baby has a diagnosis of thrush, the nurse anticipates an order for which of the following substances to treat the thrush?
a. gentian violet c. fluconazole (Diflucan)
b. penicillin d. oral nystatin (Mycostatin)
D
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A Incorrect. When a baby is diagnosed with thrush, the nurse will not expect an order for gentian violet.
B Incorrect. When a baby is diagnosed with thrush, the nurse will not expect an order for penicillin.
C Incorrect. When a baby is diagnosed with thrush, the nurse will not expect an order for fluconazole (Diflucan).
D Correct. Thrush usually responds quickly to oral nystatin suspension administered at intervals of 4 to 6 hours, to be continued for 48 hours.
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