The nurse in the OB-GYN office is explaining the benefits and risks associated with Essure to a client and her husband. What statement made by the client indicates that additional education is needed?
1. "A stainless steel microinsert is placed into the distal section of one fallopian tube."
2. "The Essure method of permanent sterilization requires no surgical incision."
3. "The steel microinserts create a benign tissue response that occludes the fallopian tubes."
4. "Women allergic to nickel should consult their physician before placement."
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Explanation: 1. The stainless steel microinsert is placed in the proximal section of both fallopian tubes.
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