Author Question: The OB-GYN nurse is teaching a patient at the clinic that use of a spermicide has an increased ... (Read 47 times)

fbq8i · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The OB-GYN nurse is teaching a patient at the clinic that use of a spermicide has an increased effectiveness if used with: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. A nonwater-based lubricant.
2. A diaphragm.
3. A contraceptive sponge.
4. Prophylactic antibiotics.
5. A condom.

Question 2

The nurse in the clinic instructs a client using the natural method of contraception to begin counting the first day of her cycle as which day?

1. The day her menstrual period ceases
2. The first day after her menstrual period ceases
3. The first day of her menstrual period
4. The day of ovulation

tsternbergh47 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,3,5
Rationale 1: Water-based lubricants should be used, especially if a condom is used as a barrier.
Rationale 2: Spermicidal effectiveness increases in conjunction with a barrier method of contraception, such as the diaphragm.
Rationale 3: Spermicidal effectiveness increases in conjunction with a barrier method of contraception, such as the contraceptive sponge.
Rationale 4: Prophylactic antibiotics are not a means of increasing spermicidal effectiveness.
Rationale 5: Spermicidal effectiveness increases in conjunction with a barrier method of contraception, such as a male or female condom.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. The first day of menstruation is the first day of the cycle.