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?

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The combination of the rash, open sores, and tenderness suggests an irritation or reaction to a foreign substance. Given the patient's use of deodorant tampons, it is likely that she is reacting to the deodorant in the tampon. It is important for the nurse to advise the patient to discontinue use of deodorant tampons and switch to regular tampons or pads, and to symptoms to subside. If symptoms persist, the patient should follow up with her healthcare provider.

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