Ms. Jones brings 6-week-old Sam to the clinic because of a bright red rash in the diaper area that has gotten worse since she started putting over-the-counter antibiotic cream on it 3 days ago. Sam is diagnosed with diaper Candida or a yeast infection. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin) topical TID for 14 days to the diaper area has been prescribed.
- Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of Clotrimazole (Lotrimin).
- Develop a teaching plan for Ms. Jones including age-appropriate considerations for Sam.
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- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
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Requirements: 500 words
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It is also recommended to maintain one type of diaper and baby products. Items such as baby wipers or new brands of diapers, powders, and detergents may cause irritable reactions to the skin (Jain, Jain, and Rawat, 2015). Some strategies can be applied to prevent the onset of candidiasis among children. One of the approaches is maintaining clean and dry skin to avoid creating a humid environment that will foster fungal growth. It is also advisable to regularly change diapers and allow the child to have diaper-free time for dryness around the private areas.
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