While providing peri-care for a patient receiving multiple intravenous antibiotics, the nurse notes that the patient's groin folds and peri-area are red, inflamed, and excoriated and that whitish discharge is noted from the vagina. When contacting the physician to report the patient's condition, which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being ordered?
A) Neomycin ointment
B) Monistat cream
C) Calamine lotion
D) Hydrocortisone cream

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The patient's symptoms suggest a possible yeast infection caused by the use of antibiotics. Monistat cream is a medication used to treat vaginal yeast infections and would be an appropriate medication to address the patient's condition. Neomycin ointment and Calamine lotion are not appropriate for treating a yeast infection, and hydrocortisone cream may provide temporary relief of inflammation but would not address the underlying infection.

While Providing Peri-Care for a Patient Receiving Multiple Intravenous Antibiotics