Author Question: The nurse teaches a patient the acronym ACHES for the serious symptoms that must be reported ... (Read 29 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse teaches a patient the acronym ACHES for the serious symptoms that must be reported immediately when taking oral contraceptive pills. Which manifestations does this include? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Abdominal pain
B.
Chest pain
C.
Headaches
D.
Eye pain
E.
Sore muscles

Question 2

The clinic nurse obtains a history from women who wish to use a cervical cap as their method of contraception. The nurse assesses for relative or absolute contraindications to this contraceptive device, including which of the following? (Select all that a

A.
Patient is a commercial sex worker.
B.
Patient has history of an abnormal Pap test.
C.
Patient has human papillomavirus infection.
D.
Patient has silicone allergy.
E.
Patient is nulliparous.

morganmarie791 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
ACHES stands for abdominal pain, chest pain (or shortness of breath), headaches, eye problems, and severe leg pain. Muscle soreness is not part of the acronym.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Certain women are not suitable candidates for the cervical cap. Patients who have a history of toxic shock syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, papillomavirus infection, a previous abnormal Pap test or cervical cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or a silicone allergy should choose another contraceptive method. In addition, women who have an abnormally short or long cervix may not be able to use a cervical cap satisfactorily. Because the cervical cap can cause irritation, it is not advisable for women who are at high risk for HIV, such as commercial sex workers. Parity has no bearing on suitability for using this device.