Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is discharging the client after an elective abortion by suction curettage. Which statement should the nurse include in the client's discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Sexual intercourse should not resume until the client is reexamined in about 2 weeks. B. Vaginal douching is not recommended. C. Foul-smelling vaginal discharge is a sign of vaginal infection and/or retained tissue and should be reported as soon as it is noted by the client. D. There is no evidence to support the need to wait a week before returning to work. Many women resume their usual activities the same day as the abortion.
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