Ch 4: Common Reproductive Issues
A client is taking oral contraceptives. Which symptom should the nurse report to the primary care provider? A) abdominal pain B) small amount of breakthrough bleeding C) light menstrual flow D) cramping during menses
A) abdominal pain The warning signs to report for a client on oral contraceptives are severe abdominal or chest pain, dyspnea, headache, weakness, numbness, blurred or double vision, speech disturbances, or severe leg pain and edema. Light bleeding, light flow, and cramping are all normal.
A client is being prepared for artificial insemination. Which finding is the most suggestive to determine if the client is ovulating? A) slight weight gain B) change in the cervical mucus C) abdominal cramps D) fall in body temperature
B) change in the cervical mucus Change in the appearance and consistency of cervical mucus is an indication of ovulation. Slight weight gain and abdominal cramps are not signs used to determine ovulation. At the time of ovulation, body temperature is slightly elevated.
The nurse informs the client that a diaphragm is an example of which type of contraception? A) chemical barrier B) mechanical barrier C) transdermal D) intrauterine
B) mechanical barrier The diaphragm is an example of a mechanical barrier. It is a circular rubber disk placed over the cervix before intercourse.
A female client is having a procedure this morning that involves radiologic examination of the fallopian tubes using a radiopaque medium. What procedure should the nurse document as being performed? A) a uterine endometrial biopsy B) a sonohysterography C) a hysterosalpingography D) a hysteroscopy
C) a hysterosalpingography A hysterosalpingography, a radiologic examination of the fallopian tubes using a radiopaque medium, is a frequently used technique.
