When developing a teaching plan for a couple who are considering ...

[Kthamas]

When developing a teaching plan for a couple who are considering contraception options, which of the following statements would the nurse include?
 
  A) You should select one that is considered to be 100 effective.
  B) The best one is the one that is the least expensive and most convenient.
  C) A good contraceptive doesn't require a physician's prescription.
  D) The best contraceptive is one that you will use correctly and consistently.

Question 2

The nurse has developed a teaching plan for the family of a 2-year-old boy who holds his breath when he gets frustrated. Which of the following would be a priority intervention to teach to the parents?
 
  A) Provide cuddle time whenever the child begins to act out.
  B) Explain the severity of the effects of an episode.
  C) Encourage the parents to interact more with the child.
  D) Stay close to prevent injury when he gets frustrated.

[medine]

Answer to Question 1

D
Response:
For a contraceptive to be most effective, the client must be able to use it correctly and consistently. Even if a method is considered 100 effective, it is not the best choice if the couple does not use it correctly or consistently. Cost is a consideration, but the least expensive method is not necessarily the best choice. The need for a prescription is not relevant to the couple's choice.

Answer to Question 2

D
Response:
Encourage the parents to maintain a safe environment when an episode is occurring. They should avoid giving extra attention to the child after the event, since this could encourage repetition of the behavior. It's important for the parents to understand what is happening, but rewarding the child with cuddle time when he is misbehaving is providing incorrect reinforcement of behaviors. Reassure parents that the child will suffer no ill effects from the behavior. Encouraging the parents to interact more with the child may be helpful, but the priority is safety for the child.