When assessing a female patient with toxic shock syndrome, the nurse may suspect that the patient has recently:
A) used hyperabsorbent tampons while menstruating.
B) traveled to the Southwest of the United States.
C) experienced a tick bite.
D) eaten contaminated food.
A) used hyperabsorbent tampons while menstruating.
Explanation: A) Toxic shock syndrome is linked to the use of hyperabsorbent tampons in menstruating women.
B) Toxic shock syndrome is linked to the use of hyperabsorbent tampons in menstruating women.
C) Toxic shock syndrome is linked to the use of hyperabsorbent tampons in menstruating women.
D) Toxic shock syndrome is linked to the use of hyperabsorbent tampons in menstruating
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