The nurse is teaching a patient who has been diagnosed with vulvitis. Which statement by the patient indicates that the instruction has been effective?
1. "I should stop having sexual intercourse."
2. "Deodorized tampons could make this condition recur."
3. "Wearing pantyhose daily will improve the problem."
4. "A different brand of soap might eliminate the irritation."
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Rationale 1: Abstaining from intercourse until the vulva are healed is helpful, but long-term abstinence is not required.
Rationale 2: Use of deodorized and heavily scented products that come in contact with the vulva (toilet paper, soap, bubble bath, pads and tampons, etc.) can cause the inflammation.
Rationale 3: Vulvitis is inflammation of the vulva. Tight clothing, especially if made of synthetic fibers, can predispose women to the condition. Pantyhose should not be worn.
Rationale 4: Use of deodorized and heavily scented products that come in contact with the vulva (toilet paper, soap, bubble bath, pads and tampons, etc.) can cause the inflammation.
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