A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation (occlusion).

Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the

teaching?

A. "premenstrual tension will no longer be present."

B. "Ovulation will remain the same."

C. "Hormone replacements will be needed following this procedure."

D. "My monthly menstrual period will be shorter." - B. "Ovulation will remain the same."

Ovulation (egg release from the ovaries) will remain the same. Tubal ligation also known

as having your tubes tied or tubal sterilization is a type of permanent birth control.

During tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes are cut, tied or blocked to permanently prevent

pregnancy. Tubal ligation prevents an egg from traveling from the ovaries through the

fallopian tubes and blocks sperm from traveling up the fallopian tubes to the egg. The

procedure doesn't affect your menstrual cycle it just prevents fertilization.

A nurse is assessing a newborn following forceps-assisted birth. Which of the following

clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method?

A. Hypoglycemia

B. Polycythemia

C. Facial Palsy

D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia - C. Facial Palsy

Difficult delivery, with or without the use of an instrument called forceps, may lead to

facial palsy. Facial paralysis 15 minutes after forceps birth or absence of movement on

affected side is especially noticeable when infant cries.

A nurse is providing teaching about terbutaline to a client who is experiencing preterm

labor. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the

teaching?

A. "This medication could cause me to experience heart palpitations."

B. "This medication could cause me to experience blurred vision."

C. "This medication could cause me to experience ringing in my ears."

D. "This medication could cause me to experience frequent urination." - A. "This

medication could cause me to experience heart palpitations."

Beta-adrenergic agents such as terbutaline (Brethine) are associated with various side

effects, including tachycardia, irregular pulse, myocardial ischemia, and pulmonary

edema. Therefore, these medications should not be used in women with known or

suspected heart disease

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and requests nonpharmacological pain

management. Which of the following nursing actions promotes client comfort?