The school nurse is teaching a group of adolescent females which measures to take to prevent genital tract infections. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use condoms.
b. Douche once a week.
c. Avoid tight-fitting clothing.
d. Limit exposure to bubble baths.
e. Avoid colored and scented toilet tissue.
ANS: A, C, D, E
Measure to take to prevent genital tract infections include using condoms, avoiding tight-fitting clothing, limiting exposure to bubble baths, and avoiding colored and scented toilet tissue. Douching should be avoided.
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