OB Exam 3 Flashcards

A pregnant patient’s biophysical profile score is 8. The patient asks the nurse to explain the results. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response

Which analysis of maternal serum is the best predictor of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus?

The clinic nurse is obtaining a health history on a newly pregnant patient. Which is an indication for fetal diagnostic procedures if present in the health history?

What point in the pregnancy is the most accurate time to determine gestational age through ultrasound?

The primary reason for evaluating alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels in maternal serum is to determine whether the fetus has which condition?

When is the earliest interval that chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can be performed during pregnancy?

Which aspect of fetal diagnostic testing is most important to expectant parents?

The nurse’s role in diagnostic testing is to provide which of the following

Which factors should be considered a contraindication for transcervical chorionic villus sampling?

What is the purpose of amniocentesis for a patient hospitalized at 34 weeks of gestation with pregnancy-induced hypertension?

What does optimal nursing care after an amniocentesis include?

What is the term for a nonstress test in which there are two or more fetal heart rate accelerations of 15 or more beats per minute (BPM) with fetal movement in a 20-minute period?

What is the purpose of initiating contractions in a contraction stress test (CST)?

A biophysical profile is performed on a pregnant patient. The following assessments arenoted: nonreactive stress test (NST), three episodes of fetal breathing movements (FBMs),limited gross movements, opening and closing of hang indicating the presence of fetal tone,and adequate amniotic fluid index (AFI) meeting criteria. Which answer would be the correct interpretation of this test result?

In preparing a pregnant patient for a nonstress test (NST), which of the following should be included in the plan of care?

The results of a contraction stress test (CST) are positive. Which intervention is necessary based on this test result?

A pregnant patient has received the results of her triple-screen testing and it is positive. She provides you with a copy of the test results that she obtained from the lab. What would the nurse anticipate as being implemented in the patient’s plan of care

A pregnant woman is scheduled to undergo chorionic villus sampling (CVS) based on genetic family history. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be administered?

For which patient would an L/S ratio of 2:1 potentially be considered abnormal?

Which complication could occur as a result of percutaneous umbilical blood sampling(PUBS)?

A newly pregnant patient tells the nurse that she has irregular periods and is unsure of when she got pregnant. Scheduling an ultrasound is a standing prescription for the patient’s health care provider. When is the best time for the nurse to schedule the patient’s ultrasound?

The nurse is reviewing the procedure for screening with a patient at 16 weeks’ gestation. The nurse determines that the patient understands the teaching when she states that will be collected for the initial screening process?

A patient at 36 weeks gestation is undergoing a nonstress (NST) test. The nurse observes the fetal heart rate baseline at 135 beats per minute (bpm) and four nonepisodic patterns of the fetal heart rate reaching 160 bpm for periods of 20 to 25 seconds each. How will the nurserecord these findings?

Which clinical conditions are associated with increased levels of alpha fetoprotein (AFP)? (Select all that apply.)

Transvaginal ultrasonography is often performed during the first trimester. A 6-week-gestation patient expresses concerns over the necessity for this test. The nurse should explain that this diagnostic test may be necessary to determine which of the following? (Select all that apply)

A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant asks the nurse to explain the vibroacoustic stimulator(VAS) test. Which should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is instructing a patient on how to perform kick counts. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing a patient for a nonstress test (NST). Which interventions should the nurse plan to implement? (Select all that apply.)

A nursing student is helping the mother-baby nurse with morning vital signs. A baby born 10 hours ago via cesarean birth is found to have moist lung sounds. Which is the best interpretation of this information?

Which of the following organs are nonfunctional during fetal life?

Which method of heat loss may occur if a newborn is placed on a cold scale or touched with cold hands?

How can nurses prevent evaporative heat loss in the newborn?

The nurse is explaining how a newly delivered baby initiates respirations. Which statement explains this process most accurately?

During fetal circulation the pressure is greatest in the

The infant’s heat loss immediately at birth is predominantly from

The nurse is explaining the risk of hypothermia in the newborn to a group of nursing students. Which statement best describes the manifestations of hypothermia in the newborn?

Which infant has the lowest risk of developing high levels of bilirubin?

The nurse is preparing to administer a vitamin K injection to the infant shortly after birth. Which statement is important to understand regarding the properties of vitamin K?

A meconium stool can be differentiated from a transitional stool in the newborn because the meconium stool is

Which of the following is the most likely cause of regurgitation when a newborn is fed?

The process in which bilirubin is changed from a fat-soluble product to a water-soluble product is known as

A newborn is admitted to the special care nursery with hypothermia. Which complication should the nurse monitor for closely?

Which action by the nurse can result in hyperthermia in the newborn?

A multiparous patient arrives to the labor unit and urgently states, “The baby is coming RIGHT NOW!” The nurse assists the patient into a comfortable position and delivers the infant. To prevent infant heat loss from conduction, what is the priority nursing action?

The nurse is planning to conduct the initial assessment of a full-term newborn. Included in the plan is providing a neutral thermal environment. To accomplish this plan, what is the desired environmental temperature to conduct the assessment?

An infant at 39 weeks’ gestation was just delivered; included in the protocol for a term infant is an initial blood glucose assessment. The nurse obtains the blood sample and the reading is 58 mg/dL. What is the priority nursing action based upon this reading?

During the first few minutes after birth, which physiologic change occurs in the newborn as a response to vascular pressure changes in increased oxygen levels?

Which infant is at greater risk to develop cold stress?

A reported hematocrit level for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth is 75%. Based on this lab value, which complication is the newborn least likely to develop?

In the newborn nursery, you are reviewing the maternal medication list to ascertain if there is any significant risk to the newborn. Which medications would pose a potential risk to the newborn in terms of clotting ability? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching the postpartum patient about newborn transitional stools. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session with regard to transitional stools? (Select all that apply.)

Which newborn is at higher risk for developing hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)

The hips of a newborn are examined for developmental dysplasia. Which clinical finding indicates an incomplete development of the acetabulum

Which newborn reflex is elicited by stroking the lateral sole of the infant’s foot from the heel to the ball of the foot?

Infants who develop cephalohematoma are at an increased risk for

Which statement best explains why a newborn with a congenital defect of the penis should not be circumcised?

A maculopapular rash with a red base and a small white papule in the center is commonly known as

A newborn that is a large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infant is in which percentile(s) for weight?

A new patient asks, “Why are you doing a gestational age assessment on my baby?” The nurse’s best response is

Which nursing action is designed to avoid unnecessary heat loss in the newborn

The nurse is performing a gestational age assessment on a newborn. Which characteristics indicates the greatest gestational maturity

A new mother states, “My baby is so thin and wrinkled. It looks like he has too much skin.” Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse in response to the patient’s statement?

Which assessment finding of a newborn requires prompt action by the nurse?

The nurse is receiving shift report on her mother-baby couplet assignment. Which infant should the nurse evaluate first?

Inspection of a newborn’s head following birth reveals a hard ridged area and significant molding.The anterior and posterior fontanels show no signs of depression Delivery history indicates that the mother was pushing for over 3 hours and had epidural anesthesia. A vacuum extraction was necessary. Based on this information the nurse would

The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a newborn and notes retractions, nasal flaring, and tachypnea. The nurse will continue to perform a focused assessment on which system?

The mother-baby nurse is providing care to a patient and her newborn 2 hours after delivery. On review of the newborn’s chart, the nurse sees a notation of caput succedaneum. What will the nurse expect to find in the mother’s chart?

The nurse is assessing a newborn delivered 24 hours ago for jaundice. What is the best way to evaluate for this finding?

An infant at term was born at 0105 hours. The nurse is developing a plan of care for the newborn. During which time range will the nurse plan on performing the assessment to determine a Ballard score?

The nurse is assessing a newborn and notes a nevus flammeus birthmark. Which of the following figures depicts this birthmark?

The nurse is conducting a body system assessment of the newborn. Which are abnormal findings that the nurse should report? (Select all that apply.)

To differentiate between caput succedaneum and cephalohematoma in a newborn, the nurse would consider the following clinical information. (Select all that apply.)

Which clinical findings are early signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is performing a gestational age assessment on a newborn. Which characteristics indicate a preterm newborn? (Select all that apply.

A yellow crust has formed over the circumcision site. The mother calls the hotline at the local hospital 5 days after her son was circumcised. She is very concerned. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Most newborns receive a prophylactic injection of vitamin K soon after birth. Which site is optimal for the newborn?

Which information should the nurse teach to new parents regarding the use of a bulb syringe?

In providing and teaching cord care, which guidance is most appropriate?

Which of the following guidelines should the nurse implement to prevent the abduction of a newborn from the hospital?

A nursing student has been caring for a patient and newborn all morning. After taking the newborn to the nursery for hearing screening, the student is returning the infant to his mother. Which procedure is correct for identifying the newborn?

The nurse is explaining the procedure of newborn screening to parents prior to discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching

Which newborn assessment finding requires the nurse to take immediate action?

The nurse is evaluating a newborn’s circumcision 30 minutes after the procedure. The nurse notes excessive bleeding coming from the circumcised area. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement at this time?

In which position should the parents be instructed to place their newborn for sleep?

A 38 weeks’ gestation fetus is delivered via cesarean birth and transported to the newborn nursery in an isolette. Apgar scores were 8, 9, and10. At this time the infant is receiving an initial assessment in the newborn nursery. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis?

An infant’s temperature is recorded at 36°C (96.8°F) during the morning assessment. Which action should the nurse take

When an infant’s temperature drops from (37 to 36.3°C) 98.7 to 97.4°F, the nurse should

Administration of medications after birth is the topic of discussion during a prenatal education class. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the pregnant patient understands the primary indication for the administration of vitamin K?

An hour after birth, the nurse assesses a newborn’s temperature and notes that it is 36.2°C (97.2°F). The next activity planned for the newborn is the bath, and the new mother and father are invited to participate in the procedure. What is the nurse’s next action?

Which intervention will be most helpful to parents in identifying problems with an infant car seat?

Which statement made by a parent indicates a need for the nurse to provide instruction on safety and accident prevention

Which statement made by a new mother should be a cause of concern to the nurse?

Which of the following is the appropriate treatment for miliaria?

An infant who eats very rapidly may experience problems with swallowing excessive air. What should the mother be instructed to do?

Which statement is true regarding growth and development during the first 6 months?

Infant immunizations should begin at which age?

Which clinical finding indicates a sign of illness in the newborn

During the first 6 months of life, the infant should have well-baby checkups at which interval?

As the nurse assists a newly discharged patient and her infant to the waiting car, the nurse notes that the infant seat is in the front seat of the car facing the front and secured by the seat belt. The nurse should explain to the parents that the car seat should be placed

Which statement by a parent suggests that the nurse intervene with further teaching?

A new mother asks what she can do to help her infant sleep through the night. Which should the nurse suggest?

A new mother asks, “Why should I bring my baby in for a checkup? He is not sick.” Which is the nurse’s best response?

Which infant should be seen immediately by a health care provider?

Which intervention should be included in the home care of a high-risk infant?

Which statement by the parents indicates the need for further education with regard to pacifier use?

The nurse is calling a new mother to schedule a routine home visit planned for 48 to 72 hours after discharge. What is the nurse’s priority question to help determine the best time for the visit?

A new mother is preparing for discharge from the birthing center and relays to the nurse her concerns about how she will handle the baby’s episodes of crying What is the nurse’s best response

During a prenatal education class regarding infant home care, the nurse is reviewing the simulated setting created by new mothers for putting the baby to bed. Which observation indicates to the nurse that the new mothers understood the nurse’s teaching about infant safety?

The nurse is teaching new parents strategies to help with newborn colic. Which interventions should the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)

Parents ask the nurse, “How many wet diapers a day should we expect and how will we know the baby’s stools are normal?” Which response should the nurse make if the infant is being formula fed? (Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching new parents how to avoid and treat newborn diaper rash. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing a newborn for a circumcision. Which prescribed interventions should the nurse implement to alleviate pain? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse has just completed discharge teaching to parents on newborn bathing. Which statement made by the parents indicates a further need for teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The breastfeeding patient should be taught a safe method to remove her breast from the baby’s mouth. Which suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which woman is most likely to continue breastfeeding beyond 6 months

In which condition is breastfeeding contraindicated?

Which type of formula should not be diluted before being administered to an infant?

How many kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg) of body weight does a full-term formula-fed infant need each day?

Which hormone is essential for milk production?

Which recommendation should the nurse make to a patient to assist in initiating the milk-ejection reflex?

Which is the first step in assisting the breastfeeding mother to nurse her infant?

Which of the following is an important consideration in positioning a newborn for breastfeeding?

The patient should be taught that when her infant falls asleep after feeding for only a few minutes, she should do which of the following

To prevent breast engorgement, what should the new breastfeeding mother be instructed to do?

As the nurse assists a new mother with breastfeeding, the mother asks, “If formula is prepared to meet the nutritional needs of the newborn, what is in breast milk that makes it better?” The nurse’s best response is that it contains

How should the nurse explain mild supply and demand when responding to the question, “Will I produce enough milk for my baby as she grows and needs more milk at each feeding?

Which technique should the nurse recommend to the postpartum patient in order to prevent nipple trauma?

A breastfeeding patient who was discharged yesterday calls to ask about a tender hard area on her right breast. What should the nurse’s first response be?

Which is an important consideration regarding the storage of breast milk?

What is the most serious consequence of propping an infant’s bottle?

A new mother asks why she has to open a new bottle of formula for each feeding. What is the nurse’s best response?

A new mother asks whether she should feed her newborn colostrum because it is not “real milk.” The nurse’s best answer includes which information?

A mother is breastfeeding her newborn son and is experiencing signs of her breasts feeling tender and full in between infant feedings. She asks if there are any suggestions that you can provide to help alleviate this physical complaint. The ideal nursing response would be to

A mother is attempting to breastfeed her infant in the hospital setting. The infant is sleepy and displays some audible swallowing, the maternal nipples are flat and the breasts are soft. The nurse has attempted to teach the mother positioning on one side, and now the mother wants to place the infant to the breast on the other side. Based on LATCH scores, what score would the nurse assign to this feeding session?

A mother conveys concern over the fact that she is not certain if her newborn is receiving enough nutrients from breastfeeding. This is the baby’s first clinic visit after birth. What information can you provide that will help alleviate her fears regarding nutrient status for her newborn?

A breastfeeding mother asks the postpartum nurse if any supplementation is necessary once her breast milk comes in. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?

A new mother is preparing for discharge. She plans on bottle feeding her baby. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the mom needs more information about bottle feeding?

The nurse is teaching a postpartum patient different holds for breastfeeding. Which of the following figures depicts the cesarean birth?

Late in pregnancy, the patient’s breasts should be evaluated by the nurse to identify any potential concerns related to breastfeeding. Which of the following nipple conditions make it necessary to intervene prior to birth (SATA)

For which infant should the nurse anticipate the use of soy formula? (Select all that apply.)

A new mother asks the nurse, “How will I know early signs of hunger in my baby?” The nurse’s best response is which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Which is the most useful factor in preventing premature birth

In comparison with the term infant, the preterm infant ha

Decreased surfactant production in the preterm lung is a problem because

A preterm infant is on a ventilator, with intravenous lines and other medical equipment. When the parents come to visit for the first time, what is the most important action by the nurse?

Which preterm infant should receive gavage feedings instead of bottle feedings?

Overstimulation may cause increased oxygen use in a preterm infant. Which nursing intervention helps to avoid this problem?

A characteristic of a post-term infant who weighs 7 lb, 12 oz, and who lost weight in utero, is

In caring for the preterm infant, which complication is thought to be a result of high arterial blood oxygen level

In caring for the post-term infant, thermoregulation can be a concern, especially in an infant who also has a(n)

Which statement regarding newborns classified as small for gestational age (SGA) is accurate?

Which nursing action is especially important for an SGA newborn?

What will the nurse note when assessing an infant with asymmetric intrauterine growth restriction?

Which data should alert the nurse caring for an SGA infant that additional calories may be needed?

Which statement regarding large-for-gestational age (LGA) infants is most accurate?

Following the vaginal birth of a macrosomic infant, the nurse should evaluate the infant for

An infant delivered prematurely at 28 weeks’ gestation weighs 1200 g. Based on this information the infant is classified as

he nurse is observing a 38-week gestation newborn in the nursery. Data reveals periods of apnea lasting approximately 10 seconds followed by a period of rapid respirations. The infant’s color and heart rate remain unchanged. The nurse suspects that the infant

Which nursing diagnosis would be considered a priority for a newborn infant who is receiving phototherapy in an isolette?

An infant presents with lethargy in the newborn nursery on the second day of life. On further examination, vital signs are stable and muscle tone is slightly decreased , with sluggish reflexes noted. Other physical characteristics are noted as being normal. Lab tests reveal a decreased hematocrit and increased blood sugar. The nurse suspects that the infant may be exhibiting signs and symptoms of

Following a traumatic birth of a 10-lb infant, the nurse should evaluate

A newborn assessment finding that would support the nursing diagnosis of postmaturity would be

Because late preterm infants are more stable than early preterm infants, they may receive care that is much like that of a full-term baby. The mother-baby or nursery nurse knows that these infants are at increased risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is responsible for monitoring the feedings of the infant with hyperbilirubinemia every 2 to 3 hours around the clock. If breastfeeding must be supplemented, formula should be used instead of water. The purpose of this plan is to

Four hours after the birth of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetic mother, the baby appears jittery and irritable and has a high-pitched cry. Which nursing action has top priority?

Which newborn should the nurse recognize as being at the greatest risk for developing respiratory distress syndrome?

Transitory tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is thought to occur as a result of

The nurse must continually assess the infant who has meconium aspiration syndrome for the complication of

The nurse present at the birth is reporting to the nurse who will be caring for the neonate after the delivery. Prior to birth there was meconium present in the amniotic fluid. The infant presented with depressed respirations and weak muscle tone. Which information should be included in the report for this infant

Which intervention will increase the effectiveness in reducing the indirect bilirubin in an affected newborn?

Newborns whose mothers are substance abusers frequently exhibit which of the following behaviors

When a cardiac defect causes the mixing of arterial and venous blood in the right side of the heart, the nurse might expect to find

In an infant with cyanotic cardiac anomaly, the nurse should expect to see

The difference between nonphysiologic jaundice (pathologic jaundice) and physiologic jaundice is that nonphysiologic jaundice

Shortly after a cesarean birth, a newborn begins to exhibit difficulty breathing. Nasal flaring and slight retractions are noted. The newborn is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit(NICU) for closer observation, with a diagnosis of transient tachypnea of the neonate (TTN).The parents are notified and become anxious because they have no understanding of what thismeans for their infant. The best action that the nurse can take at this time is to

While in utero, the fetus passes meconium. Based on this assessment, which nursing diagnosis takes priority for the newborn at birth?

Which diagnostic test is used to help confirmation of hyperbilirubinemia in an infant?

Which of the following lab values indicates that an infant may have polycythemia?

The nurse notes that the infant has been feeding poorly over the last 24 hours. The nurse should immediately assess for other signs of

The priority assessment for the Rh-negative infant whose mother’s indirect Coombs test was positive at 36 weeks is

The nurse should be alert to a blood group incompatibility if

Infection can be transmitted to the neonate from mother during the pregnancy or birth or from the mother, family members, visitors, or agency staff after birth which viral infections are most likely to be transmitted during the birth process? (Select all that apply.)

The drug-exposed infant often presents with irritability, frantic crying, and is difficult to console. Which nursing measures can be used to prevent this behavior in this high-risk infant?(SATA)

Which educational preparation is required for advanced practice nursing?

A newly pregnant woman is trying to choose a health care provider for her pregnancy and birth. She desires to have the health care provider to care for her during the pregnancy, be with her during the labor process, deliver the baby, and care for her and the baby afterward. Which would be the best choice for this client

During the prenatal interview, the client states her wish to deliver in a facility other than a hospital setting because of the lower cost. Which setting is the client referring to?

A woman has just been admitted to the maternity unit with a diagnosis of incomplete abortion. The physician has written the following orders: (1) NPO; (2) Type and crossmatch for two units of blood; (3) Start intravenous line and run Ringer’s lactate at 150 mL/hour; (4) Administer Pitocin, 10 units intramuscular; (5) Acetaminophen and codeine (Tylenol with Codeine #3) by mouth, every 3 to 4 hours as needed for pain; and (6) Bed rest with bathroom privileges. Which order should the nurse carry out first for this client?

A woman is admitted with a diagnosis of missed abortion. After taking her blood pressure, the nurse notices petechiae on the woman’s arm where the cuff was located. Which would be the nurse’s next action?

Which condition would require increased fetal surveillance in the first trimester of a pregnant woman with preexisting diabetes mellitus?

A woman with a preexisting cardiac disease who is 7 months pregnant has been treated with restriction of activities and sodium intake. During a clinic visit, the woman complains of increased shortness of breath and fatigue. Which would the nurse expect as the next line of treatment for this woman?

A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously to control preterm labor. She is at the maximum dose and the contractions have slowed to eight/hr. The nurse is assessing the woman’s vital signs every hour. In addition to blood pressure, pulse, and respirations, which other assessment would be carried out hourly?

A woman admitted with preterm labor is started on nifedipine (Procardia) to reduce uterine muscle contractions. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse include in this woman’s care plan?

A woman delivered a baby boy 30 minutes ago. The labor and birth were uneventful. The nurse is assessing the woman’s vital signs when the woman suddenly complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The vital signs show a decreased blood pressure and a slightly increased pulse. Which would be the nurse’s next action?

A woman had premature rupture of the membranes at 37 weeks of gestation. She went into labor within 10 hours and delivered a 7 lb, 12 oz boy after a 12-hour labor. In planning care for the mother and newborn, which would the nurse monitor?

Which type of uterine rupture may go undiagnosed during labor and the postpartum period?

Select all the signs and symptoms listed that may indicate hypovolemic shock. (Select all that apply.

A postpartum client develops diabetic ketoacidosis two hours following a prolonged labor and delivery of a LGA newborn. Which sign and/or symptom would the nurse assess related to DKA?

An advanced practice RN who provides wellness-focused, primary, reproductive, and gynecologic care for women from adolescents to older adults is termed a _

A major concern about the use of complementary and alternative medicine is ______________________

The acronym for hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels, and low platelets that describes a life-threatening occurrence during pregnancy is __________________.

Which contraceptive method provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

A nurse is leading a discussion regarding options for birth control. Which of the following methods is considered the most reliable

Which patient is a safe candidate for the use of oral contraceptives?

The role of the nurse in family planning is to

Informed consent concerning contraceptive use is important since some of the methods

Which contraceptive method should be contraindicated in a patient with a history of toxic shock syndrome?

When instructing a patient in the use of spermicidal foam or gel, it is important to include the information that

Which symptom in a patient using oral contraceptives should be reported to the physician immediately

When using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman should understand that

The major difference between the diaphragm and the cervical cap is that the diaphragm

The patient who has had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted should be instructed to

A male patient asks, “Why do I have to use another contraceptive? I had a vasectomy last week.” The best response is

A woman who has a successful career and a busy lifestyle will most likely look for which type of contraceptive?

The method of contraception that is considered the safest for women is a(n)

A patient is 27 years old and delivered her first baby yesterday. She and her husband do not want to have another baby for at least 3 to 4 years. The most appropriate method of birth control to meet their needs is

The most appropriate statement for introducing the topic of family planning in the postpartum setting is

In reviewing information related to the occurrence of pregnancies using a focus group discussion with women concern was expressed that many of them had problems using their respective type of contraception as a result of noncompliance issues several women became pregnant based on this information the nurse would incorporate which of the following in teaching plan for group members

1. “What are your plans for future pregnancies?”
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d. “Here are some pamphlets on available methods of birth control. I’ll come back

Discussing future pregnancy plans opens the conversation to ways of preventing pregnancy

conversation. The family needs to be ready to talk about birth control; the effect of breastfeeding on birth control is applicable only to the woman. Pamphlets are not always the best form of teaching. The patient is usually too tired and overwhelmed to read more information in the immediate postpartum period. abirb.com/test

discussion with women, concern was expressed that many of them had problems using their

You are teaching a group of adolescents regarding myths and facts related to contraception. Which statement indicates that additional teaching is needed for this group?

A patient presents to the Women’s Health Clinic for continuation of her contraceptive method. She has been using Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) for 24 months. In preparation for instituting a plan of care, the nurse would consider which option as a priority

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of contraception and the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage for the patient who wishes to use an intrauterine device (IUD) as a method of birth control?

A patient is using Depo-Provera as her method of birth control which clinical finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

A patient has had a prior history of endometriosis and comes to the clinic asking about which method of birth control might be helpful to alleviate her symptoms. Which birth control method would provide the greatest benefit to this patient

You are evaluating a patient in the clinic setting who has been taking oral contraceptives for several years, without side effects. Vital signs are stable and the patient denies any pain or tenderness. On examination, you note a small erythematous area of approximately 2 cm on her right lower leg. She denies any traumatic injury and says this is a recent onset of a few days. Based on this information you would