The nurse is instructing a young client on avoiding toxic shock syndrome. Education was successful when the client makes which statements? 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
Explanation: 1. Washing hands before inserting or removing a tampon is correct.
2. Changing the tampon every 3-6 hours will help prevent toxic shock syndrome from developing.
3. After the tampon is unwrapped, the client should avoid touching the portion of the tampon to be inserted into the vagina.
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