An infant,age 2 months,has a candidal diaper rash.Which of the following is the medication the nurse will most likely give this infant?

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Candidal diaper rash is caused by a yeast infection, so the appropriate medication would be an antifungal. Nystatin is commonly used to treat candidal infections and can be given both topically and orally. Bacitracin and hydrocortisone are not effective against fungal infections, and while Desitin may provide some relief for diaper rash, it does not treat the underlying yeast infection.

An Infant,age 2 Months,has a Candidal Diaper Rash