Select the most important component of patient education for a woman being treated for Trichomonas vaginalis infection
1. The applicator for the vaginal gel should be washed after each application.
2. Male partners should always be treated concurrently.
3. The vaginal gel can be deactivated by lotions and soaps.
4. Pregnant patients should not be treated.
Correct Answer: 2
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