A female student, seen in the campus clinic, states that she uses feminine hygiene douches every day and after intercourse. What is the best response from the nurse?
a. "Douching has been used as an effective means of birth control for years."
b. "Commercially prepared douches will neutralize the female vaginal tract."
c. "Douching should only be done when or-dered by a physician or nurse practition-er."
d. "Douching protects the vaginal tract from microorganisms."
C
Women should not douche unless it is ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner.
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