A nurse is caring for a client being treated for cervicitis. What information should be provided to the client to prevent recurrent cervicitis?

Question

A) Use contraceptive foams instead of pills.
B) Avoid irrigating the vagina frequently with a douche.
C) Eliminate spinach and green beans from the diet.
D) Clean perineal area from back to front after voiding.

Answer 1

B
Feedback:
The client should avoid irritating the vagina frequently using a douche. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid the use of contraceptive foams, because continued use of contraceptive foams can cause cervicitis. The client need not eliminate spinach and green beans from the diet; clients with vulvodynia are asked to avoid spinach and green beans. The client should wipe the perineal area from front to back instead of back to front after voiding.