Author Question: The nurse is discussing sexual intimacy with a pregnant couple. What should be included in the ... (Read 72 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is discussing sexual intimacy with a pregnant couple. What should be included in the teaching plan?

1. Intercourse should stop by the beginning of the third trimester.
2. Breast fondling should be discouraged due to the potential for preterm labor.
3. The couple might need to experiment with different positions.
4. Use vaginal lubricant sparingly.

Question 2

A nonpregnant patient is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV). The nurse expects to administer:

1. Penicillin G (Bicillin) 2 million units IM one time.
2. Zithromax (Azithromycin) 1 mg p.o. b.i.d. for 2 weeks.
3. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) 100 mg p.o. b.i.d. for a week.
4. Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg p.o. b.i.d. for a week.

lcapri7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale 1: Unless there are problems, there is no reason to stop intercourse.
Rationale 2: Breast fondling should be discouraged only if the patient is at risk for preterm labor.
Rationale 3: As the uterus enlarges, the couple will have to experiment with different positions.
Rationale 4: There is no contraindication to using vaginal lubricant, but it usually is not needed.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale 1: Penicillin is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis.
Rationale 2: Zithromax is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis.
Rationale 3: Doxycycline is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis.
Rationale 4: The nonpregnant woman who is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV) is treated with metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg orally twice a day for 7 days.