Author Question: A woman is asking the nurse about using the calendar method of contraception. She reports that her ... (Read 77 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A woman is asking the nurse about using the calendar method of contraception. She reports that her last six menstrual cycles were 28, 32, 29, 36, 30, and 27 days long, respectively.

Based on this information, when should the nurse tell the client to abstain from intercourse? 1. Days 9-25
2. Days 9-15
3. Days 10-21
4. Days 10-16

Question 2

The nurse working in an adolescent prenatal clinic knows which of the following about the clients who are 15-17 years old?

1. They are more at ease with their individuality.
2. They see authority as resting with parents.
3. They are able to solve problems and make decisions.
4. They seek independence and identify with their peer group.

mjenn52 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. To calculate the period of abstinence, the nurse must subtract 18 from the shortest cycle length and 11 from the longest cycle length.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 4. Teens who are in middle adolescence (15-17 years old) seek independence and identify with their peer group.