A 17-year-old girl is in a clinic for her annual Pap examination. She asks the nurse how long she may safely leave her tampon in place. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "You may leave the tampon in overnight."
B) "The tampon should be changed hourly."
C) "Tampons are dangerous and you should not be using them."
D) "Tampons need to be changed every 4 to 6 hours."
Ans: D
Feedback: Tampons should not be used for more than 4 to 6 hours, nor should superabsorbent tampons be used because of the association with toxic shock syndrome.
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