In administering nystatin suspension to the gums of an infant with a candida infection, which approach should the practical nurse (PN) use?

A. Irrigating the infected area with a medicated solution is not appropriate for nystatin suspension, which should be applied directly to the infected area. Additionally, sterile gloves are not required for this procedure. B. Drawing up the medication in a needle-less syringe for the infant to suck is not an effective method for nystatin administration. The medication must be applied directly to the infected area to be effective. C. Using a gloved finger to rub the suspension over the infected area is the correct method for applying nystatin. This direct application ensures that the medication comes into contact with the infection and is most effective for treating oral candida. D. Measuring the medication into the infant’s bottle does not ensure that the nystatin is applied to the infected area and may result in the medication being swallowed rather than effectively treating the candida infection.