Asked by Brandon Mcgee on Jun 14, 2024
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The nurse in a women's health clinic,educates patients about the benefits of probiotic therapy.Today,the nurse is working with a patient complaining of recurrent vaginal yeast infections.The patient's laboratory tests confirm Candida albicans.Which statement helps the nurse to determine that the patient needs more teaching regarding probiotic therapy?
A) "If I eat yogurt, I will not get any more yeast infections."
B) "I can eat yogurt and it will reduce my yeast infections."
C) "Eating yogurt once a day will help to balance my natural body flora."
D) "I can take probiotics once I read their labels to ensure the bacteria are live."
Probiotic Therapy
The use of live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.
Candida Albicans
A common type of yeast (fungus) that is a natural part of the human body's microflora, but can cause infections if overgrowth occurs, such as thrush.
Yeast Infections
Infections caused by overgrowth of fungus, often Candida species, leading to symptoms like itching and discharge.
- Grasp the importance of patient instruction in controlling health disorders utilizing both complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as well as standard medical practices.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the importance of patient instruction in controlling health disorders utilizing both complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as well as standard medical practices.
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