Question

25. The nurse is giving instructions to the mother of a newborn infant with oral candidiasis. Which statement by the mother would indicate the need for further teaching?

A) "Nystatin should be given 4 times a day after my baby eats."
B) "I will boil the nipples and pacifiers for twenty minutes."
C) "I should be taking the medication prescribed for this infection."
D) "The therapy can be discontinued when the spots disappear."

Answer 1

The mother needs further teaching because boiling the nipples and pacifiers for twenty minutes is not the recommended method for cleaning them to prevent oral candidiasis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B) "I will boil the nipples and pacifiers for twenty minutes."

This statement indicates that the mother needs further teaching because boiling the nipples and pacifiers for twenty minutes is not the recommended method for cleaning them to prevent oral candidiasis. Boiling the nipples and pacifiers for too long can cause damage and may not effectively kill the Candida fungus. It is recommended to clean nipples and pacifiers with water and soap, or by using a dishwasher.