Infection Teaching 1673
Patient educated that there is good and bad bacteria in our body’s and the ABT will kill both which result in the yeast infection. Yeast infection is identify by area is likely an area that is moist it is red and has raised pumps. Patient instructed on possible yeast infections related to long term use of ABT, in areas that include but is not limited to between legs, under breast, and in between groin. Patient instructed to report any symptoms to MD or SN during visit.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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