The school nurse is providing health promotion information regarding menstruation to a group of girls in middle school
Which strategies should the nurse suggest to avoid toxic shock syndrome (TSS)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Use superabsorbent tampons.
2. Change tampons at least every 4 hours.
3. Alternate the use of tampons and sanitary napkins.
4. Drink additional fluids while menstruating.
5. Take anti-inflammatory medications daily while wearing tampons.
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Rationale 1: The use of superabsorbent tampons increases the risk that they are not changed frequently enough. This in turn increases the risk for TSS.
Rationale 2: Primary prevention includes changing tampons every 2 to 4 hours.
Rationale 3: Alternating tampons and sanitary napkins reduces the risk of TSS.
Rationale 4: There is no connection between fluid intake and the risk of TSS.
Rationale 5: There is no connection between the use of anti-inflammatory medications and reduction of TSS.
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