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문제
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with HIV infection who has developed oral candidiasis, presenting with white patches on the tongue and inner cheeks that cannot be wiped off, mouth pain, and difficulty swallowing. The child's CD4+ count is 150 cells/mm³. Which nursing intervention should be the priority?
A 6-year-old child with HIV infection presents with white patches on the tongue and inner cheeks that cannot be wiped off. The child complains of mouth pain and has difficulty swallowing. Recent laboratory results show a CD4+ count of 180 cells/mm³.
1Encourage the child to rinse mouth with hydrogen peroxide solution twice daily
2Apply topical anesthetic gel before meals to reduce pain
3Administer prescribed antifungal medication as ordered and monitor for therapeutic response✓ 정답
4Increase fluid intake and provide soft, bland foods only
해설
Oral candidiasis in HIV-infected children with low CD4+ (180 cells/mm³) requires prompt antifungal treatment to prevent systemic spread. Administering prescribed antifungals and monitoring response is the priority. Other options provide supportive care but are secondary.