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futuristic · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The school nurse is teaching a group of adolescent females which measures to take to prevent genital tract infections. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

a. Use condoms.
b. Douche once a week.
c. Avoid tight-fitting clothing.
d. Limit exposure to bubble baths.
e. Avoid colored and scented toilet tissue.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching an adolescent female with primary dysmenorrhea foods that are natural diuretics. What foods should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

a. Peaches
b. Asparagus
c. Watermelon
d. Wheat bread
e. Dairy products

coyin · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
Measure to take to prevent genital tract infections include using condoms, avoiding tight-fitting clothing, limiting exposure to bubble baths, and avoiding colored and scented toilet tissue. Douching should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Natural diuretics such as asparagus, cranberry juice, peaches, parsley, or watermelon may help reduce edema and related discomforts of primary dysmenorrhea. Wheat bread and dairy products are not natural diuretics.