Question

the healthcare provider prescribes oral antifungal therapy for a client with onychomycosis. which information should the nurse provide the client?

a a single dose of the oral antifungal agent is usually sufficient to treat the infection.

b prolonged therapy provides no benefit and increases the risk of adverse effects

c the infection is difficult to eradicate and requires prolonged therapy for 3 to 6 months.

d complete eradicate is important because of the risk of a systemic infection

Explanation:

• Option A: Onychomycosis (nail fungus) typically requires more than a single dose; single - dose antifungals are for some superficial fungal infections like vaginal candidiasis, not onychomycosis.
• Option B: Prolonged therapy is often needed for onychomycosis, and while there are risks of adverse effects, it does provide benefit in eradicating the infection.
• Option C: Onychomycosis is difficult to eradicate because the fungus is in the nail structure, and therapy usually lasts 3 - 6 months to ensure the fungus is eliminated as nails grow slowly.
• Option D: Onychomycosis is a localized infection of the nails and does not typically pose a risk of systemic infection.

Answer:

C. The infection is difficult to eradicate and requires prolonged therapy for 3 to 6 months.