Intra Uterine Device - Potential Problems

Question 1 of 10

A nurse is working with a young couple who is using the calendar method of tracking fertility as a form of birth control. The nurse would counsel this couple that which of the following are disadvantages of using this method as birth control? Select all that apply.

It prevents the couple from having sex for at least a week every month

It has the least protection against pregnancy

It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections

It can be costly to continue to practice

It requires knowledge of ovulation every month

Question 2 of 10

A nurse is teaching a client interested in utilizing a diaphragm as a form of contraception. What education topics should be included? Select all that apply.

You can continue to use the same diaphragm even if you gain or lose weight

Douching is necessary to clean sperm out after intercourse

This will offer protection from STIs

The diaphragm should be washed with soap and water after each use

The diaphragm should be left in place for 6 hours after intercourse

Question 3 of 10

A 30-year-old female client has been diagnosed with infertility as a result of polycystic ovary syndrome. The client and her husband have been trying to become pregnant for over a year. The provider prescribes clomiphene citrate. Which of the following best describes how this drug can help to achieve pregnancy?

Clomiphene stimulates ovulation when a woman does not ovulate with PCOS

Clomiphene opens blocked fallopian tubes that may be closed by scarring

Clomiphene increases the lining of the uterus to support the growth of a fertilized egg

Clomiphene enhances the cervical environment to allow sperm to enter the uterus

Question 4 of 10

A 33-year-old client is talking to the nurse about infertility treatments. The client has been prescribed clomiphene to assist with ovulation in order to increase the chances of pregnancy. Which information should the nurse provide to the client about potential complications of this drug?

There is an increased risk of infant stillbirth when the mother has taken Clomid

Postpartum complications are much more common after taking Clomid

The client is more likely to have multiple pregnancy after taking Clomid

There is an increased risk that the mother will have pre-eclampsia after taking Clomid

Question 5 of 10

A nurse is helping a client who just had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted as a form of contraception. The nurse is teaching the client about side effects of the IUD. Which of the following information should the nurse give?

The client may not experience a menstrual period for 3 months following insertion

The sharp cramping that occurred with insertion should resolve within 4 weeks

If the client becomes pregnant while the IUD is in place, she has a greater risk of having an ectopic pregnancy

A string check that shows the end of the IUD string outside of the vagina means the IUD is in the proper place

Question 6 of 10

An interdisciplinary team is working in a postpartum unit and discussing a case of a mother who is placing her baby for adoption. Which best describes the role of the nurse in this situation?

Helping the adoptive parents bond with the baby when they visit

Providing care and treatment for the biological mother and the baby as needed

Drawing up paperwork to facilitate the adoption

Arranging for the adoptive parents to meet the baby

Question 7 of 10

Which of the following is considered a form of fertility awareness and a form of contraception used in natural family planning?

Implant

Barrier technique

Triphasic

Standard days

Question 8 of 10

A 30-year-old client is being seen at a healthcare clinic where she receives a prescription for hormone therapy as a form of birth control. The nurse counsels the client not to take this medication if she meets which of the following criteria?

Smokes tobacco

Takes over-the-counter pain medications

Has uterine cramps with menstruation

Has abdominal pain

Question 9 of 10

A nurse is talking to a client who takes oral birth control pills as a form of contraception. The client is a smoker and the nurse reminds her that she should not smoke while taking these medications. Which best describes the rationale for this?

Smoking decreases the effectiveness of the contraceptive

Smoking can cause high cholesterol in the client who takes oral contraceptives

Smoking will cause a miscarriage if the client does become pregnant

Smoking increases the risk of blood clots in this client

Question 10 of 10

The nurse is educating an adolescent female client with a new prescription for Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestrel. Which of the following is an appropriate point to include? Select all that apply.

Take the pill everyday at the same time

This medication can cause gynecomastia

This replaces the need for condoms

Headaches are a common side effect

Do not smoke

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