A client who is experiencing excess bleeding during menses is scheduled for a dilation and curettage in a few days. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. drink extra fluids for several days prior to surgery.
2. avoid using tampons for 2 weeks.
3. come in the day before surgery for insertion of a laminaria.
4. avoid intercourse until after the follow-up visit.
Answer: 3
1. It is not necessary to drink extra fluids prior to surgery.
2. The client is instructed to avoid tampons after surgery.
3. A laminaria is inserted the day before surgery to absorb cervical secretions and to dilate the cervix.
4. The client is instructed to avoid intercourse after surgery.
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