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A nurse is administering a miconazole vaginal suppository to a client who has vaginal candidiasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A.

Insert the suppository 5 cm.

B.

Apply petroleum jelly to the suppository.

C.

Assist the client into a prone position.

D.

Insert the suppository along the posterior vaginal wall.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale

 

Inserting the suppository 5 cm is generally insufficient for proper placement. The suppository needs to be placed further along the vaginal canal to be effective.

 

Choice B rationale

 

Applying petroleum jelly to the suppository is not recommended because it can interfere with the absorption and effectiveness of the medication.

 

Choice C rationale

 

Assisting the client into a prone position is not appropriate for inserting a vaginal suppository. The client should be in a lithotomy or supine position with legs bent.

 

Choice D rationale

 

Inserting the suppository along the posterior vaginal wall ensures proper placement and maximizes the effectiveness of the medication by allowing it to dissolve and be absorbed where it is needed.

 


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

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Choice B rationale

Cesarean birth is not indicated solely based on a positive GBS status. The primary intervention is intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce the risk of neonatal infection.

Choice C rationale

Routine antibiotic administration during the last weeks of pregnancy is not standard practice; antibiotics are given during labor if GBS is present to prevent transmission to the baby.

Choice D rationale

GBS infection does not cause hearing loss in newborns. The primary concern is neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, or meningitis, not hearing loss.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Increasing the frequency of feedings from the affected nipple may aggravate nipple soreness, as it doesn't allow the area to recover and heal properly between feedings.

Choice B rationale

Exposing the affected nipple to the air between feedings can help it to dry and heal, reducing soreness. Air exposure can help prevent bacterial growth and keep the nipple area healthy.

Choice C rationale

Applying vitamin E oil to the affected nipple before each feeding is not recommended as it can make the nipple slippery, affecting the baby's latch, and it might not be safe if ingested by the baby.

Choice D rationale

Washing the affected nipple with soap and water before each feeding can strip the natural oils from the skin, leading to further dryness and irritation, which can increase soreness.

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