A Diagnosis of Candidiasis Is Made When a Patient with an Abnormal

question 31

Multiple Choice

A diagnosis of candidiasis is made when a patient with an abnormal vaginal discharge is seen at the clinic, and an antifungal vaginal cream is prescribed. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching about the candidiasis treatment has been effective?

• A) "I will tell my husband that we cannot have sex for the next month."
• B) "I should clean my perineal area carefully after each urination and bowel movement."
• C) "I can douche with warm water if the itching continues to bother me."
• D) "I will use the applicator to insert the cream before I get out of bed in the morning."

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