A woman is being taught self-care for a vaginal pessary to treat vaginal prolapse. The nurse would realize that additional discharge instructions are needed when the woman says
A) "I can use estrogen cream in my vagina at night."
B) "If I have trouble removing or inserting the pessary, I will call the doctor."
C) "My follow-up appointment is in 2 months."
D) "The pessary needs to be washed daily with mild soap."

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Pessary care includes daily washing with mild soap and water. A client must be able to remove and reinsert it without difficulty. Pessaries can cause vaginal irritation especially if left in place too long. The follow-up appointment is made for 2 weeks after the fitting. Estrogen cream can be used intravaginally at night to preserve vaginal tissue.

A Woman Is Being Taught Self-Care for a Vaginal Pessary