The female client has a fungal infection and will receive nystatin (Mycostatin). What assessment data is critical for the nurse to review prior to administering this medication?
1. The type of diet the client is eating
2. The amount of fat in the client's diet
3. Whether the patient could be pregnant
4. The client's height and weight
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Rationale 1: The type of diet the client consumes is not significant.
Rationale 2: The type of diet the client consumes is not significant.
Rationale 3: Nystatin (Mycostatin) is a Pregnancy Category C drug, which means there aren't any data to indicate it is safe to take during pregnancy.
Rationale 4: The client's height and weight are not significant.
Global Rationale: Nystatin (Mycostatin) is a Pregnancy Category C drug, which means there aren't any data to indicate it is safe to take during pregnancy. The type of diet the client consumes is not significant. The client's height and weight are not significant.
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