The Nurse Is Interviewing a 16-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a 16-year-old patient who has been using deodorant tampons during her menses. She comes into the gynecology office complaining of a rash and open sores on her labia and tenderness in the vagina. After obtaining her history, what will the nurse determine is the most likely cause of this patient's problem?

• A) She had forceful intercourse, which caused the trauma.
• B) She is reacting to the deodorant in the tampon.
• C) She might be allergic to the underwear she is wearing.
• D) She is having a normal reaction to her menses.

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