Contraceptive use

(ANS- a water soluble lubricant should be used with condoms

Oral contraceptive danger indications

(ANS- Shortness of breath can indicate pulmonary embolism or myocardial

infarction

IUD (intrauterine device)

(ANS- Check for presence of IUD strings following each menstruation to ensure

the device is still present. A change in the length of the strings should be reported

to the provider

Implantable progestins adverse effects

(ANS

Irregular vaginal bleeding weight gain

breast changes

medroxyprogesterone

(ANS- clients should take calcium and vitamin D o prevent loss of bone density

can cause irregular bleeding

Signs of pregnancy: Presumptive

(ANS- changes might be subjective or objective:

amenorrhea (no periods) fatigue nausea and

vomiting urinary frequency breast changes

quickening (fluttering movements of a fetus 16 to 20 weeks gestation) abdominal

enlargement