The nurse is planning instruction for a patient desiring to have a tubal ligation. Which information should the nurse emphasize when teaching the patient?
A) She must think of the procedure as irreversible.
B) The procedure will reduce her menstrual flow in amount.
C) She should schedule it to be done just before a menstrual flow.
D) She will have lessened dysmenorrhea following the procedure.
A
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People considering tubal ligation should think of this procedure as permanent before having it done. Although reversal of the procedure can be done, the success rate is between 70% and 80%. Tubal ligation does not alter the menstrual flow or affect dysmenorrhea. Ectopic pregnancy could result if it is done following ovulation.
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