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Candidiasis
Nursing interventions
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Carefully monitor intake and output and potassium levels while the patient is receiving medications.
If you note a vaginal discharge, document the color and amount.
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Symptoms
Thrush – The mouth lining, tongue, or angles of the mouth are red, cracked, or have white patches.
Skin – Small-to-large patches of red, moist, raw skin usually develop in body creases, such as under the breasts, belly, or groin area
Vaginitis – Vaginal itch, pain, or burning are frequent and may be accompanied by a cottage-cheese-like discharge
Esophagitis – Swallowing may be painful, and there may be pain behind the breastbone.
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Pathophysiology
Under normal conditions, there is homeostasis between candida albicans and the host
however, if the balance is disrupted by low pH, regular use of antacids or hyperglycemia
the yeast can break through the intestinal mucosal barrier and cause invasive candidiasis and candidemi
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References
Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp. 2006. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.