The nurse is teaching a patient preventative measures regarding vaginal infections. The nurse should include which of the following as an important risk factor?
A) High estrogen levels
B) Menarche
C) Non-pregnant state
D) Frequent douching
Ans: D
Feedback: Risk factors associated with vulvovaginal infections include pregnancy, premenarche, low estrogen levels, and frequent douching.
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