When admitting the client diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome, the nurse would question the client about which of the following to gather data related to the cause of the infection? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Recent surgery
2. Use of a diaphragm
3. Use of tampons
4. Presence of IUD
5. Type of underwear worn
1,2,3
Rationale: Cause of toxic shock syndrome is infrequent tampon changing in 70% of cases. Other causes include improper use of a diaphragm, infected surgical wounds, and subcutaneous abscesses. IUDs have not been associated with TSS, but could result in PID. Type of underwear is not related to TSS.
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