The nurse is instructing a young patient on avoiding toxic shock syndrome. Education was successful when the patient states: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "I will wash my hands before inserting a tampon.".
2. "I will change my tampon every 3–6 hours.".
3. "I will not touch the part of the tampon I insert.".
4. "I will just put the used tampon in the trash.".
5. "I will take prophylactic antibiotics if needed.".
1,2,3
Rationale 1: or removing a tampon.
Rationale 2: Changing the tampon every 3–6 hours will help prevent toxic shock syndrome from developing.
Rationale 3: After the tampon is unwrapped, the patient should avoid touching the portion of the tampon to be inserted into the vagina.
Rationale 4: When a tampon is removed, it should first be wrapped in toilet tissue or placed in a disposable bag and then discarded in a trash receptacle or designated container.
Rationale 5: Prophylactic antibiotics are not needed.
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