A nurse is teaching a health class for 12- and 13-year-old girls about routine vaginal hygiene.What should the nurse be sure to include?

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The nurse should emphasize the importance of wiping the perineal-anal area from front to back to prevent the spread of bacteria from the anus to the urethra. The other options are not recommended as wearing polyester panties can increase risk of infection, douching disrupts vaginal pH balance, and washing the internal genitalia is unnecessary and can also disrupt vaginal pH balance.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Health Class for 12- and 13-Year-Old