A woman with a vaginal pessary asks how to reduce the risk of complications. Which advice is best?
Correct answer: B. Attend scheduled reviews and report pain, bleeding or unusual discharge
- A. Ignore mild bleeding because it is always expected
- B. Attend scheduled reviews and report pain, bleeding or unusual discharge
- C. Wash the pessary with strong disinfectant every morning
- D. Keep the pessary in place permanently without follow-up
Explanation
Regular review helps assess vaginal tissue, pessary position and the need for cleaning or replacement. Pain, bleeding and unusual discharge may indicate pressure injury or infection, while strong disinfectants can irritate tissue.
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Gynaecological nursing covers assessment and care for menstrual disorders, vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, uterine prolapse and reproductive tract cancers. It includes pelvic examination, specimen collection, preoperative and postoperative care, medication support, privacy and counselling, and distinguishes gynaecological conditions from normal pregnancy-related changes.
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