When teaching a woman about use of the diaphragm, it is important to instruct her that the diaphragm should be rechecked for correct size:
A. Every five years routinely.
B. When weight gain or loss beyond five pounds has occurred.
C. After each pregnancy.
D. Only after significant weight loss.
C
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