Which education should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed a NuvaRing? Select all that apply.
A. "This ring should be inserted into your uterus."
B. "Once inserted, this ring will provide contraception for 6 months."
C. "You should expect to replace the ring every 3 weeks."
D. "Contraceptive protection is provided for 3 weeks."
E. "The ring uses estrogen and progestin to provide contraception."
Answer:
D. "Contraceptive protection is provided for 3 weeks."
E. "The ring uses estrogen and progestin to provide contraception."
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a. Limit sodium intake. b. Refrain from alcohol use. c. Eat high-fiber foods. d. Exercise with weights.
The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of sublingual nitroglycerin. Which statement indicates understanding of the teaching plan?
A) "I must swallow the tablet whole without chewing." B) "I should take a tablet about 45 minutes before initiating a strenuous activity that causes angina." C) "I'll keep the nitroglycerin in its original dark, airtight container." D) "I'll take a tablet every 5 minutes until my chest pain stops."
The patient is diagnosed with restless leg syndrome (RLS) and asks the nurse, "What sort of disorder is it?" What is the nurse's best response?
1. "It is an anxiety disorder." 2. "It is a physical disorder." 3. "It is a neurological disorder." 4. "It is an obsessive-compulsive disorder."
Following a cesarean birth, a woman has 3000 mL of intravenous fluid ordered. You anticipate in your plan of care that she will be kept NPO except for minimal ice chips until which time?
A) Until 24 hours post-procedure B) Until 48 hours post-procedure C) Until bowel sounds have returned D) Until her bladder tone has returned