In teaching women about ways of preventing toxic shock syndrome (TSS), it is important for the nurse to know that women at increased risk include those who:
1. Use high-absorbency tampons.
2. Use an IUD.
3. Use oral contraception.
4. Have multiple sexual partners.
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Rationale:
1. The use of super-absorbent tampons and occluding the cervical os with a contraceptive during menses increase the risk of TSS.
2. Using an IUD does not increase the risk of TSS.
3. Using oral contraceptives does not increase the risk of TSS.
4. Having multiple sexual partners does not increase the risk of TSS.
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