Which Statement by the Patient Indicates That the Nurse's Teaching

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient indicates that the nurse's teaching about treating vaginal candidiasis was effective?

• A)"I will tell my partner that we cannot have intercourse for a month."
• B)"I should clean carefully after each urination and bowel movement."
• C)"I can douche with warm water if the itching continues to bother me."
• D)"I will insert the antifungal cream right before I get up in the morning."

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Definitions:

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