The nurse understands that further health teaching is necessary when her young patient who has just had an abortion states, "I guess I'll have to wear a tampon for the next week." Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Bleeding and cramping are normal after the procedure and will last for 1 to 2 weeks.
Sanitary pads should be used rather than a tampon for the first week after an abortion to
prevent infection. Other necessary health teaching that should be done includes the
following: no intercourse for the first week; no douching for the first week, or perhaps not
at all; temperature evaluation twice per day to identify infection; follow-up appointment in
2 weeks; and no strenuous work for a few days.
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