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Question 1

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The role of the nurse in family planning is to:

A) refer the couple to a reliable physician.
B) decide on the best method for the couple.
C) advise couples on which contraceptive to use.
D) educate couples on the various methods of contraception.

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Question 2

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

A) 5-lb weight gain
B) Leg pain and edema
C) Decrease in menstrual flow
D) Increased pigmentation of the face

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Question 3

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A client 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?

A client 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 best method of birth control to meet their needs is:

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

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

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

Which contraceptive method provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

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

A client is using Depo-Provera as her method of birth control. Which finding warrants immediate intervention?

Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when a client asks, "What contraceptive do you think I should use?"

A client 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 should the client use?

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 and, as a result, became pregnant. Based on this information, the nurse would incorporate which of the following in a teaching plan for group members?

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

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

You are assessing a client in the clinic setting who has been taking oral contraceptives for several years, without side effects. Vital signs are stable and the client 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:

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

Informed consent concerning contraceptive use is important because some of the methods:

A nurse is leading a discussion regarding birth control measures. Which method is considered the most reliable method?

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