A patient tells the nurse that she has been trying to get pregnant but has not been successful. The nurse should assess _______________ in this patient
1. Current and ongoing stressors
2. The date of first menstrual period
3. Regularity of menstrual cycles
4. The number of siblings
Current and ongoing stressors
Rationale: Reactions to stress may manifest as decreased fertility and a higher risk for miscarriage in pregnant women. Although the patient's date of first menstrual period and regularity of menstrual cycles might be important, the nurse should first assess the patient's current and ongoing stressors that could interfere with conception. The number of siblings a person has is not known to impact a person's ability to conceive.
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