After teaching a woman who has had an evacuation for a hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) about her condition, which of the following statements indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?
A) "I will be sure to avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 year.".
B) "My intake of iron will have to be closely monitored for 6 months.".
C) "My blood pressure will continue to be increased for about 6 more months.".
D) "I won't use my birth control pills for at least a year or two.".
A
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After evacuation of a hydatidiform mole, long-term follow-up is necessary to make sure any remaining trophoblastic tissue does not become malignant. Serial hCG levels are monitored closely for 1 year and the client is urged to avoid pregnancy for 1 year because it can interfere with the monitoring of hCG levels. Iron intake and blood pressure are not important aspects of follow-up after evacuation of a hydatidiform mole. Use of a reliable contraceptive is strongly recommended so that pregnancy is avoided.
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