The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome. The patient is discussing what caused her condition. Which statement best indicates the patient has an adequate under-standing?
a. "I may have contracted this infection as a result of an untreated sexually transmitted infection."
b. "An infection linked to my ovarian cyst may be the culprit."
c. "Using a diaphragm for birth control may have played a role."
d. "Taking steroids is associated with the condition."
C
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and potentially fatal disorder caused by strains of Staphy-lococcus aureus that produce toxins that cause shock, coagulation defects, and tissue damage if they enter the bloodstream. It is associated with the trapping of bacteria within the reproductive tract for a prolonged time. Risk factors include the prolonged use of high-absorbency tampons, cervical caps, or diaphragms.
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