The nurse cautions that infections can enter the upper genital tract as the mucous plug becomes more permeable:
a. during intercourse.
b. during premenstrual period.
c. during postmenstrual period.
d. while on oral birth control pills.
B
The mucous plug in the cervix of women provides protection to the upper genital tract. The hormonal changes make it become more permeable around the menstrual period. This change can result in an increased risk for infections in the upper genital tract, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
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