The nurse is teaching a patient preventative measures regarding vaginal infections. The nurse should include which of the following as an important risk factor?
A) High estrogen levels
B) Late menarche
C) Nonpregnant state
D) Frequent douching
Ans: D
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Risk factors associated with vulvovaginal infections include pregnancy, premenarche, low estrogen levels, and frequent douching.
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