A woman presents to the free clinic with a recurrent vaginal infection. When planning education for this patient, what would be important to include?
A) Wear tight, synthetic bicycle-like pants.
B) Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear.
C) Douche daily.
D) Use talcum powder.
Ans: B
Feedback: Other factors that may initiate or predispose to infections include contact with an infected partner and wearing tight, nonabsorbent, and heat- and moisture-retaining clothing. Loose-fitting cotton instead of tight-fitting synthetic, nonabsorbent, heat-retaining underwear is recommended. Use of talcum powder should be discouraged. No studies show any benefit from douching.
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