Which of the following is a potential disadvantage for a client ...

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Which of the following is a potential disadvantage for a client who wishes to use an intrauterine device (IUD) as a method of birth control?
 
  a. Insertion of the device prior to coitus resulting in decreased spontaneity
  b. Ectopic pregnancy
  c. Protection against STDs
  d. Decrease in dysmenorrhea

Question 2

A client has had a prior history of endometriosis and comes to the clinic asking about which method of birth control might be helpful to alleviate her symptoms. Which birth control method should the client use?
 
  a. Withdrawal method
  b. Oral contraceptives
  c. Depo-Provera
  d. Intrauterine device (IUD)

[Dominic]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The insertion of an IUD is done in a health care provider's office. An ectopic pregnancy can occur as a possible complication of the IUD. An IUD does not offer protection against STDs. A decrease in dysmenorrhea would be an advantage of using an IUD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A client who has a history of endometriosis may gain additional benefit from using an oral contraceptive as her birth control method because hormone levels will be more uniformly regulated with this type of treatment. The withdrawal method and Depo-Provera will not provide any additional benefit relative to a history of endometriosis. An IUD may cause further irritation to the endometrial lining so it would not be a prudent choice.

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[Dominic]

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