Author Question: The nurse is talking with a client who is experiencing atrophic vaginitis. The client states that ... (Read 122 times)

notis · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is talking with a client who is experiencing atrophic vaginitis. The client states that intercourse is very painful, and appears distraught. The nurse should suggest:

1. refraining from sexual intercourse for 2 weeks.
2. drinking extra fluids before intercourse.
3. using water-soluble gel to lubricate the vagina during intercourse.
4. that estrogen replacement has caused the problem.

Question 2

A client is being evaluated for infertility. When teaching this client, the nurse should advise the client to:

1. gain weight.
2. limit caffeine.
3. change jobs to a more challenging one.
4. refrain from intercourse during evaluation.

adammoses97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. The client needs to use a lubricant rather than refraining from intercourse.
2. Extra fluids will not lubricate the vagina.
3. Atrophic vaginitis is caused by decreased secretion production in the vagina during the aging process. The nurse should instruct the client to use a water-soluble lubricant during intercourse.
4. Estrogen does not aggravate the condition. It is an option to take hormone replacement therapy to help alleviate dryness in the vagina.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Significant overweight or underweight reduces fertility.
2. Drinking more than six cups of coffee per day can decrease fertility.
3. The client is advised to reduce stress, not increase it.
4. There is no restraint on intercourse.