A nurse working at an infertility clinic is working with an infertile patient who suffers from endometriosis and is considering therapy with either surgery or medications
To assist the patient in making an informed decision, the nurse should provide what education that is most pertinent? a. Surgery is unlikely to improve her chances of conception.
b. Only medications can enhance fertility.
c. Surgery reduces symptoms and can enhance fertility.
d. Medical therapy is less costly.
C
The most pertinent education the nurse should provide is that surgery reduces symptoms and can enhance fertility.
Surgery is not likely to improve the patient's chances of conception.
Medications are not the only option to enhance fertility.
Medication therapy is not less costly than surgery.
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