The client using a diaphragm for contraception should be advised to
a. keep the device in place for 1 hour after intercourse
b. apply a petroleum-based product to assist with insertion
c. have the device refitted if there is a substantial weight gain
d. clean the device with water and pat with cornstarch to aid drying
C
Diaphragms should fit snugly and, if there is a substantial weight gain, it could affect the fit and consequently the effectiveness of the diaphragm. The diaphragm should be in place for 6 hours after intercourse. When vaginal lubricants are used for intercourse, they should be water-based. Petroleum-based products increase the risk of disintegration of the latex of the diaphragm. The diaphragm should be washed with a mild soap and water and allowed to air dry.
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