The nurse is preparing teaching instructions for a client recovering from a cervical biopsy. What should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
1. Avoid tampons for 1 week.
2. Feelings of fatigue are expected.
3. Expect a foul discharge for a few days.
4. Notify the physician of heavy bleeding.
5. Avoid sexual intercourse until discharge stops.
Answer: 1, 4, 5
1. After a cervical biopsy the client should be instructed to avoid tampons for 1 week.
2. After a cervical biopsy the client should be instructed to report fatigue since this is not expected.
3. After a cervical biopsy the client should be instructed to report a foul discharge since this could indicate an infection.
4. After a cervical biopsy the client should be instructed to notify the physician with heavy bleeding.
5. After a cervical biopsy the client should be instructed to avoid sexual intercourse until the discharge stops.
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