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Discussion 2

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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.

1. Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of Clotrimazole (Lotrimin).
2. Develop a teaching plan for Ms. Jones including age-appropriate considerations for Sam.

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