The nurse educator is planning a class about contraception, and includes information about the effects of various contraceptive methods on sexually transmitted diseases. Which statement will the nurse include concerning spermicides?
1. "Spermicides are effective against gonorrhea and chlamydia, but not against HIV."
2. "Spermicides are not effective against sexually transmitted diseases, and can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV."
3. "Spermicides are effective against HIV, but are not effective against the other sexually transmitted diseases."
4. "Whether or not spermicides are effective against sexually transmitted diseases depends on where the woman is in her cycle."
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Explanation: 2. Spermicides are not effective against any sexually transmitted disease. Spermicides have a negative effect on the integrity of vaginal cells, making them more susceptible.
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A. Encourage patient to reduce level of exercise. B. Assist with pillow placement under knees. C. Discuss smoking cessation techniques. D. Keep extremities cool.
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A) up the spinal cord. B) down the spinal cord. C) up and down the spinal cord. D) None of the above is correct.
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A) Epinephrine and norepinephrine B) Insulin and glucagon C) Aldosterone and testosterone D) Eicosanoids and retinoids