A patient who uses a pessary to help control incontinence is given instruction for its care. What should these instructions include?
a. Remove periodically for cleaning.
b. Douche daily with a cleansing solution.
c. Check for proper placement once a month.
d. Periodically deflate the cuff.
A
A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to hold the pelvic organs in place. The device must be removed periodically for cleaning and replaced as needed.
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