A patient is using oral antifungal therapy for onychomycosis. What information should the nurse provide?
1. It is important to completely eradicate this infection because of the risk of systemic spread.
2. This infection is difficult to eradicate and requires prolonged therapy.
3. A single dose of an oral antifungal agent is usually sufficient.
4. The drug is taken twice daily for 1 week only. Prolonged therapy provides no benefit and increases the risk of adverse effects.
Correct Answer: 2
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