The nurse is planning health education for a client who has experienced a vaginal infection. What
guidelines should the nurse Include in the teaching?

The current recommendation from the American Cancer Society is that women with an average risk of breast cancer should undergo annual mammography screening starting at age 45, although women may choose to start screening as early as age 40. Therefore, the nurse should recommend annual mammography screening starting at age 45. However, it is important to note that women with certain risk factors for breast cancer, such as a family history of the disease, may need to begin screening earlier or undergo additional screening tests. The nurse can provide more individualized recommendations based on each woman's specific risk factors.

1. Avoid commercial feminine hygiene products. such as sprays.

The nurse should provide the following guidelines for a client who has experienced a vaginal

infection:

c. Avoid commercial feminine hygiene products, such as sprays, which can disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase the risk of infection.

d. Do not restrict daily washing but avoid using harsh soaps and perfumed products in the genital area, as these can also disrupt the natural pH balance.

1. Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear instead of tight-fitting synthetic underwear, as cotton allows for better air circulation and helps to keep the genital area dry.

1. Do not douche, as this can also disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase the

risk of infection.

In addition to these guidelines, the nurse should also encourage the client to maintain good overall hygiene, including showering or bathing regularly and wiping from front to back after using the toilet. The nurse should also advise the client to seek medical attention if any symptoms of a vaginal infection reoccur or worsen.

1. Avoid commercial feminine hygiene products. such as sprays.

The nurse should provide the following guidelines for a client who has experienced a vaginal

infection:

c. Avoid commercial feminine hygiene products, such as sprays, which can disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase the risk of infection.

d. Do not restrict daily washing but avoid using harsh soaps and perfumed products in the genital area, as these can also disrupt the natural pH balance.

1. Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear instead of tight-fitting synthetic underwear, as cotton allows for better air circulation and helps to keep the genital area dry.

1. Do not douche, as this can also disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase the

risk of infection.

In addition to these guidelines, the nurse should also encourage the client to maintain good overall hygiene, including showering or bathing regularly and wiping from front to back after using the toilet. The nurse should also advise the client to seek medical attention if any symptoms of a vaginal infection reoccur or worsen.