Author Question: A client asks what the difference is between birth control pills and birth control shots. An ... (Read 145 times)

Zoey63294 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A client asks what the difference is between birth control pills and birth control shots. An accurate response would be

a. The shots, called Depo-Provera, are basically the same as the pills, but the shots are easier because you only have to take them every 3 months.
b. The shots, called Depo-Provera, have been shown to be more effective than the pills.
c. The shots, called Depo-Provera, have no serious side effects.
d. The shots, called Depo-Provera, have only progesterone in them, but they still work by preventing eggs from being released.

Question 2

A nurse preceptor is observing a new graduate apply heat to a pregnant woman to relieve the pain of contractions. Which action by the new graduate would cause the preceptor to intervene?

a. The new graduate assesses the client's pain.
b. The new graduate explains the procedure to the pregnant woman.
c. The new graduate applies the pad to her own inner forearm to assess temperature.
d. The new graduate applies the pad to the site of the epidural.

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

Answer to Question 1

D
The most accurate response by the nurse would be to say, The shots, called Depo-Provera, have only progesterone in them, but they still work by preventing eggs from being released. All other options are false statements.

Answer to Question 2

D
Nurses should remember, for safety, to never apply heat or cold to an area numbed by
regional anesthetic (spinal, intrathecal, or epidural). The new graduate was correct in conducting an assessment of the client's pain, explaining the procedure to the client, and applying the pad to her own inner forearm to assess temperature. Also, the heat application should be removed if the client finds that it is uncomfortable or if it does not help her pain.