A client asks, "Can you explain to us how to use the basal body temperature method to detect ovulation and prevent pregnancy?" What would be the best reply by the nurse?
A. "Take your temperature every evening at the same time and keep a record for a period of several weeks. A noticeable drop in temperature indicates that ovulation has occurred."
B. "Take your temperature every day at the same time and keep a record of the findings. A noticeable rise in temperature indicates ovulation."
C. "Take your temperature each day, immediately upon awakening, and keep a record of each finding. A noticeable drop in temperature indicates that ovulation is about to occur."
D. "This is an unscientific and unproven method of determining ovulation and is not recognized as a means of birth control."
C
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(Select all that apply.) a. Ask the family to describe their concerns more fully. b. Consult with a social worker, chaplain, or ethics committee. c. Explain the client's right to know and ask for their assistance. d. Have the unit manager take over the care of this client and family. e. Tell the family that this secret will not be kept from the client.
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A. Authoritarian management. B. Shared governance. C. Laissez-faire governance. D. Autocratic management.
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A) Functional B) Emergency C) Comprehensive D) Focused