| SIDE EFFECT |
Vaginal
irritation |
| ASSESSMENT |
Check for vaginitis and GTIs. |
| MANAGEMENT |
If caused by spermicide, switch to another spermicide with
a different chemical composition or help client choose another method. |
| SIDE EFFECT |
Penile
irritation and discomfort |
| ASSESSMENT |
Check for GTIs. |
| MANAGEMENT |
If caused by spermicide, switch to another spermicide with
a different chemical composition or help client choose another method. |
| SIDE EFFECT |
Heat
sensation in the vagina is bothersome |
| ASSESSMENT |
Check for allergic or inflammatory reaction. |
| MANAGEMENT |
Reassure that warm sensation is normal. If still
concerned, switch to another spermicide with a different chemical composition or help
client choose another method. |
| SIDE EFFECT |
Vaginal
foaming tablets fail to melt |
| ASSESSMENT |
If requested by client, check for undissolved tablet after
insertion. |
| MANAGEMENT |
Select another type of spermicide with different chemical
composition or help client choose another method. |
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