When teaching a woman about the use of a diaphragm, it is important to instruct her that the diaphragm should be rechecked for correct size:
1. Every five years routinely.
2. When weight gain or loss beyond five pounds has occurred.
3. After each birth.
4. Only after significant weight loss.
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Rationale:
1. The diaphragm should be rechecked for correct size after each childbirth and whenever a woman has gained or lost 10 pounds or more.
2. The diaphragm should be rechecked for correct size after each childbirth and whenever a woman has gained or lost 10 pounds or more.
3. The diaphragm should be rechecked for correct size after each childbirth and whenever a woman has gained or lost 10 pounds or more.
4. The diaphragm should be rechecked for correct size after each childbirth and whenever a woman has gained or lost 10 pounds or more.
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