Women's Health/Disorders and Childbearing Health Promotion

Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by protozoa?

Trichomoniasis

Which information regarding risks that may result from an untreated chlamydia infection would the nurse include when providing education for a female client? Select all that apply.

1. Untreated chlamydia can result in sterility in both women and men 2. increased risk for ectopic pregnancy 3. blocked Fallopian tubes 4. pelvic inflammatory disease 5. five-time greater risk for contracting HIV infection.

Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client who is being treated for a sexually transmitted infection and reports fever and irregular bleeding?

1. use of analgesics 2. abdominal palpation 3. Complete blood count 4. culture of the cervical canal 5. administration of antibiotics as prescribed 6. teaching about negative effects of douching

Which time during the menstrual cycle would the nurse stress as the optimal time to achieve pregnancy?

14 days before the next period is expected.

Offspring of men of advanced paternal age are at an increased risk of which conditions?

Schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, autosomal dominant disorders

A client informs the nurse that her home pregnancy test was positive and that her last menstrual period began on June 18. According to Naegele's rule, which is the estimated date of birth (EDB)?

March 25 is the EDB. Using Naegele's rule, take the first day of the last menstrual period (June 18), subtract 3 months, and then add 7 days

dysmenorrhea

pain with menses

The school nurse would teach the students that the ovum is no longer viable at which time interval after ovulation?

The ovum is viable for about 24 hours after ovulation; if not fertilized before this time, it degenerates.

metrorrhagia

bleeding between periods

Which assessment finding would the nurse question for a client who is considering oral contraceptives? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

blood clots, heart disease, smoking over 15 cigarettes a day, breast cancer, impaired liver function, confirmed or possible pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

menorrhagia

excessive menstrual bleeding