A 13-year-old girl has been brought to the outpatient clinic with complaints of pain in her vaginal region after being sick with Influenza A for the last week. The girl states that she can see a raised edge, and it is "oozing."
The nurse should anticipate: 1. Providing a Sitz bath and ice.
2. Providing education about proper hygiene to the area.
3. Placing a Foley catheter for urination in order to keep the area clean.
4. Educating the girl about not wearing cotton underwear.
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1. A Sitz bath may introduce more bacteria to the area and should not be provided.
2. Proper hygiene is important, but not the primary course of action at this point.
3. A Foley catheter will help keep the area clean and reduce the risk of bacteria in the area.
4. The girl should be wearing cotton underwear.
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