What issues should the nurse consider when counseling a client on contraceptive methods? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Cultural perspectives on menstruation and pregnancy
2. Effectiveness of the method
3. Future childbearing plans
4. Whether the client is a vegetarian
5. Age at menarche
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Decisions about contraception should be made voluntarily with full knowledge of advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, side effects, contraindications, and long-term effects. Many outside factors influence this choice, including cultural practices, religious beliefs, personality, cost, effectiveness, availability, misinformation, practicality of method, and self-esteem.
2. Decisions about contraception should be made voluntarily with full knowledge of advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, side effects, contraindications, and long-term effects. Many outside factors influence this choice, including cultural practices, religious beliefs, personality, cost, effectiveness, availability, misinformation, practicality of method, and self-esteem.
3. Decisions about contraception should be made voluntarily with full knowledge of advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, side effects, contraindications, and long-term effects. Many outside factors influence this choice, including cultural practices, religious beliefs, personality, cost, effectiveness, availability, misinformation, practicality of method, and self-esteem.
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