A female patient is seen for a recurrence of a vaginal infection. ...

[ereecah]

A female patient is seen for a recurrence of a vaginal infection. What teaching should the nurse realize this patient needs?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. implementing personal hygiene
  2. avoiding tight underwear
  3. saving some of the prescribed medication for use when symptoms return
  4. avoiding sexual contact until the infection heals
  5. avoiding feminine hygiene products

Question 2

A patient prefers to use the diaphragm as a method of birth control. Which sexually transmitted infections (STIs) should the nurse review as being prevented by the use of this barrier?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. HIV
  2. HPV
  3. gonorrhea
  4. chlamydia
  5. trichomoniasis

[aruss1303]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
The nurse should instruct this patient to avoid sexual contact until treatment is completed. Treatment of the infected woman and her sex partner as well as sexual abstinence is necessary to prevent reinfection. Avoiding tight clothing, implementing personal hygiene practices, and avoiding feminine hygiene products should be included when teaching this patient. Saving unused prescription medication is never recommended. Patients should be taught to complete the entire course of medication therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
The diaphragm protects against cervical gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis, but not HIV. There is no evidence that the diaphragm protects against HPV.

[ereecah]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

TYSM