The nurse is educating a client on the prevention of toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which statement by the client indicates a lack of understanding?
a. "I need to change my tampon every 8 hours during the day."
b. "At night, I should use a feminine pad rather than a tampon."
c. "If I don't use tampons, I should not get TSS."
d. "It is best if I wash my hands before inserting the tampon."
ANS: A
Tampons need to be changed every 3 to 6 hours to avoid infection by such organisms as Staphylococcus aureus. All of the other responses are correct: use of feminine pads at night, not using tampons at all, and washing hands before tampon insertion are all strategies to prevent TSS.
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