A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of adolescent clients.

Which of the following statements by an adolescent reflects an understanding of the

teaching?

A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms."

B. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse."

C. "Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne."

D. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month."

A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive about danger signs to

report to her provider. The nurse determines the client understands the teaching when the

client states the need to report which of the following?

A. Reduced menstrual flow.

B. Breast tenderness.

C. Shortness of breath.

D. Headaches.

A nurse in an obstetrical clinic is teaching a client about using an IUD for contraception.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. "An IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic exam."

B. "I cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child."

C. "I should expect intermittent abdominal pain while the IUD is in place."

D. "A change in the string length of my IUD is expected."

A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects of implantable progestins. Which

of the following adverse effects should the nurse include? (SATA)

A. Tinnitus.

B. Irregular vaginal bleeding.

C. Weight gain.

D. Breast changes.

E. Gingival hyperplasia.

A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client about her new prescription for medroxyprogesterone.

Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA)

A. "Weight loss can occur."

B. "You are protected against STIs."

C. "You should increase your intake of calcium."

D. "You should avoid taking antibiotics."

E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur."