You (the nurse) are reviewing the educational packet provided to a patient about tubal ligation. What is an important fact you should point out? Select all that apply
a. "It is highly unlikely that you will become pregnant after the procedure."
b. "This is an effective form of 100% permanent sterilization. You won't be able to
get pregnant."
c. "Sterilization offers some form of protection against sexually transmitted
diseases."
d. "Sterilization offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases."
e. "Your menstrual cycle will greatly increase after your sterilization."
A, D
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Correct A woman is unlikely to become pregnant after tubal ligation. Sterilization
offers no protection against STDs.
Incorrect Tubal ligation is not 100% effective. Tubal ligation does not offer any
protection against STDs. Typically, the menstrual cycle remains the same
after a tubal ligation.
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