The nurse is interviewing a 16-year-old patient who has been using deodorant tampons during her menses. She comes into the gynecology office complaining of a rash and open sores on her labia and tenderness in the vagina
After obtaining her history, what will the nurse determine is the most likely cause of this patient's problem? 1. She had forceful intercourse, which caused the trauma.
2. She is reacting to the deodorant in the tampon.
3. She might be allergic to the underwear she is wearing.
4. She is having a normal reaction to her menses.
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Rationale 1: The scenario does not say anything about having sex.
Rationale 2: This is the correct answer, as women often will react to the deodorant used on pads and tampons.
Rationale 3: This is not likely, since it just occurred recently.
Rationale 4: Rashes and open sores are not normal reactions to menses.
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