Following the insertion of a Paragard IUD, the nurse should counsel the client to
a. have the device replaced every year
b. douche with a Betadine solution for 3 days
c. use a backup method for the first month
d. notify the physician if the tails cannot be felt
D
If the tail string is not felt in the vagina, the woman should notify her health care provider immediately. Paragard is approved for 10 years of use before replacement. Douching will cause severe drying of the vaginal mucosa.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).