The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with vulvitis. Which statement by the client indicates that the nurse's instruction has not been effective?
A) "I should stop having sexual intercourse."
B) "Non-deodorized tampons could make this condition recur."
C) "Wearing pantyhose daily will improve the problem."
D) "A different brand of soap might eliminate the irritation."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wearing pantyhose daily can actually worsen vulvitis by trapping moisture and heat, which creates an environment that can exacerbate or lead to infections. The other options (A, B, D) are generally good advice for preventing irritation or recurrence of vulvitis.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client Who Has Been Diagnosed