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Which of the following statements is the most complete and accurate description of medical abortions?
 
  a. They are performed only for maternal health.
  b. They can be achieved through surgical procedures or with drugs.
  c. They are mostly performed in the second trimester.
  d. They can be either elective or therapeutic.

Question 2

Nurses, certified nurse-midwives, and other advanced practice nurses have the knowledge and expertise to assist women in making informed choices regarding contraception.
 
  A multidisciplinary approach should ensure that the woman's social, cultural, and interpersonal needs are met. Which action should the nurse take first when meeting with a new client to discuss contraception?
  a. Obtain data about the frequency of coitus.
  b. Determine the woman's level of knowledge about contraception and commitment to any particular method.
  c. Assess the woman's willingness to touch her genitals and cervical mucus.
  d. Evaluate the woman's contraceptive life plan.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Medical abortions are performed through the use of medications (rather than surgical procedures). They are mostly done in the first trimester, and they can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
This is the primary step of this nursing assessment and necessary before completing the process and moving on to a nursing diagnosis. Once the client's level of knowledge is determined, the nurse can interact with the woman to compare options, reliability, cost, comfort level, protection from sexually transmitted infections, and a partner's willingness to participate. Although important, obtaining data about the frequency of coitus is not the first action that the nurse should undertake when completing an assessment. Data should include not only the frequency of coitus but also the number of sexual partners, level of contraceptive involvement, and partner's objections. Assessing the woman's willingness to touch herself is a key factor for the nurse to discuss should the client express interest in using one of the fertility awareness methods of contraception. The nurse must be aware of the client's plan regarding whether she is attempting to prevent conception, delay conception, or conceive.



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