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james9437 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse teaching a group of new mothers and explains that barrier methods of contraception are appropriate if which of the following conditions exist? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.

Select all that apply. 1. Just started an oral contraceptive
2. Is opposed to systemic medications
3. Is lactating
4. Is unconcerned about using contraception
5. Does not smoke and is perimenopausal

Question 2

What issues should the nurse consider when counseling a patient on contraceptive methods? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. Cultural perspectives on menstruation and pregnancy
2. Efficacy of the method
3. Future childbearing plans
4. Whether the patient is a vegetarian
5. Age at menarche

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

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. A backup method of contraception is needed for a period of time when beginning oral contraceptives.
2. Opposition to taking systemic medications is a reason to use barriers for contraception.
3. Using a barrier method of contraception is appropriate in the early postpartum period or when lactating.
5. Being perimenopausal and smoking make barrier contraception an appropriate choice.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale 1: Cultural and religious beliefs, practices, and sanctions must be considered when discussing contraception with patients in order to avoid insulting a patient for whom a particular type of contraceptive method is prohibited by her background.
Rationale 2: Efficacy of contraceptive methods varies, and must be considered when discussing contraception with patients.
Rationale 3: If a patient desires children in the future, sterilization methods would be inappropriate to discuss. The nurse would only discuss temporary methods.
Rationale 4: Vegetarianism has no impact on contraceptive method use.
Rationale 5: Age at menarche has no impact on contraceptive method use.