A nurse is teaching a health class to a group of young women and is discussing toxic shock syndrome. Which statement(s) would be appropriate prevention measures for toxic shock syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Change tampons every 12 hours.
b. Use peri pads rather than tampons during sleep.
c. Do not leave diaphragms in place longer than 48 hours.
d. Use the highest-absorbency tampons available.
e. Wash hands before inserting tampons.
ANS: B, C, E
To prevent toxic shock syndrome, tampons should be changed every 4 hours; peri pads should be used rather than tampons during sleep; diaphragms or cervical caps should never be left in place longer than 24 to 48 hours; hands should be washed before and after inserting anything into the vagina. The lowest-absorbency tampons for adequate control should be used.
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