Which action would the nurse teach to help the client prevent ...

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Which action would the nurse teach to help the client prevent vulvovaginitis?
 
  a. Wipe back to front after urination.
  b. Cleanse the inner labial mucosa with soap and water.
  c. Use feminine hygiene sprays to avoid odor.
  d. Wear loose cotton underwear.

Question 2

The nurse is educating a client on the prevention of toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which statement by the client indicates a lack of understanding?
 
  a. I need to change my tampon every 8 hours during the day.
  b. At night, I should use a feminine pad rather than a tampon.
  c. If I don't use tampons, I should not get TSS.
  d. It is best if I wash my hands before inserting the tampon.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
To prevent vulvovaginitis, the client should wear cotton underwear. The client should wipe front to back after urination, not back to front. The client should cleanse the inner labial mucosa with water only, and avoid using feminine hygiene sprays.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Tampons need to be changed every 3 to 6 hours to avoid infection by such organisms as Staphylococcus aureus. All of the other responses are correct: use of feminine pads at night, not using tampons at all, and washing hands before tampon insertion are all strategies to prevent TSS.