A nurse is leading a discussion regarding birth control measures. Which method is con-sidered the most reliable method?
a. Coitus interruptus
b. Breast-feeding
c. Natural family planning
d. Intrauterine device
D
IUDs are 98% effective.
Although coitus interruptus is considered 81% effective, it requires great control by the man and may be unsatisfying for both partners.
Only women who breast-feed every 2 hours around the clock may avoid ovulation. Another method should be used when the frequency of breast-feeding decreases.
Couples must be highly motivated to use natural family planning because they must abstain from sex for as much as one half of their cycle. Errors in the "forbidden" time carry a very high risk of pregnancy.
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a. Mood b. Feeling c. Attitude d. Intellectual response
A nursing diagnosis formulated for a client with bulimia nervosa was ineffective coping related to
feelings of loneliness and isolation, as evidenced by use of overeating as a comfort measure followed by self-induced vomiting. The outcome related to this nursing diagnosis is that within 2 weeks the client will a. appropriately express angry feelings. b. verbalize two positive things about self. c. verbalize the importance of eating a balanced diet. d. identify two alternative methods of coping with loneliness and isolation.
A client diagnosed with a personality disorder tells the nurse, "I can't wait to go home so I can kill my parents since they make me crazy.". The nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate for the client at this time is:
1. Risk for Other-Directed Violence. 2. Interrupted Family Processes. 3. Deficient Knowledge. 4. Ineffective Coping.
A stapedectomy is performed on a client with otosclerosis. During the preparations for discharge, which home care instruction does the nurse give the client?
A. Expect excessive ear drainage for about 2 weeks. B. Avoid rapidly moving the head and bending over for at least 3 weeks. C. Rinse the ear canal at least twice a day to clear out any excess drainage. D. It is all right to shower as long as the ear dressing is changed immediately after the shower