The nurse explains that medical asepsis differs from surgical asepsis in that medical asepsis:

Choice A rationale

Withholding food and fluids is essential to prevent complications should surgery be needed.

Choice B rationale

Administering prophylactic IV antibiotics helps prevent infection, which is critical in cases of appendicitis.

Choice C rationale

Applying heat to the abdomen can increase circulation and the risk of rupture in appendicitis.

Choice D rationale

Administering an enema can increase the risk of perforation in appendicitis.

Choice E rationale

Ambulation can exacerbate pain and the risk of rupture in a client with suspected appendicitis.

Choice A rationale

Poor personal hygiene can contribute to infections but is not the primary cause of vaginal candidiasis. This condition is typically caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, which is not solely related to hygiene.

Choice B rationale

Unprotected sex is not a common cause of vaginal candidiasis. Candida albicans, the yeast responsible for this condition, is usually present in small amounts in the vagina and becomes problematic when it overgrows, which is not typically related to sexual activity.

Choice C rationale

Using bath oils may alter the vaginal flora but is not a primary cause of vaginal candidiasis. The condition results from an imbalance in the normal vaginal environment, often due to other factors such as antibiotics.

Choice D rationale

Long-term antimicrobial therapy is a common cause of vaginal candidiasis. Antibiotics can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina, allowing Candida to overgrow and cause infection.