Author Question: A client asks, Can you explain to us how to use the basal body temperature method to detect ... (Read 54 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A client asks, Can you explain to us how to use the basal body temperature method to detect ovulation and prevent pregnancy? What would be the best reply by the nurse?

A. Take your temperature every evening at the same time and keep a record for a period of several weeks. A noticeable drop in temperature indicates that ovulation has occurred.
B. Take your temperature every day at the same time and keep a record of the findings. A noticeable rise in temperature indicates ovulation.
C. Take your temperature each day, immediately upon awakening, and keep a record of each finding. A noticeable drop in temperature indicates that ovulation is about to occur.
D. This is an unscientific and unproven method of determining ovulation and is not recognized as a means of birth control.

Question 2

Which nursing interventions are appropriate when caring for the newborn undergoing phototherapy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. Cover the newborn's eyes at all times, even when not under the lights.
2. Close the newborn's eyelids before applying eye patches.
3. Inspect the eyes each shift for conjunctivitis.
4. Keep the baby swaddled in a blanket to prevent heat loss.
5. Reposition the baby every 2 hours.

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

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 5
Explanation: 2. Apply eye patches over the newborn's closed eyes during exposure to banks of phototherapy.
3. Discontinue conventional phototherapy and remove the eye patches at least once per shift to assess the eyes for the presence of conjunctivitis.
5. Repositioning allows equal exposure of all skin areas and prevents pressure areas.