Which of the following would be most important to determine when assessing a client being admitted for suspected toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?
A) Existence of menorrhagia
B) Psychological trauma
C) Use of superabsorbent tampons
D) Use of oral contraceptives
C
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TSS is commonly associated with the use of superabsorbent tampons that are not changed frequently and internal contraceptives that remain in place longer than necessary. Assessing the use of oral contraceptives, psychological trauma, or menorrhagia is not required for diagnosing the cause of TSS.
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