Author Question: Which of the following medical conditions could possible affect a woman's fertility status? a. ... (Read 89 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which of the following medical conditions could possible affect a woman's fertility status?

a. Past medical history of asthma during childhood that is presently under control with the use of an inhaler
b. Recently diagnosed with PCOS
c. Past surgical history of removal of external polyps on labial tissue
d. History of frequent sinus headaches that is seasonal in nature treated with over-the-counter medication

Question 2

A newly married woman states, My friend told me I would never have a baby because I had pelvic inflammatory disease when I was younger. I don't understand how that can affect whether or not I get pregnant. The nurse's best response is:

a. Your friend may be right. The disease may affect your ability to conceive.
b. Pelvic inflammatory disease may damage the ovaries and prevent ovulation.
c. Your friend has been misinformed. Fallopian tube damage occurs only following gonorrhea.
d. Infection may cause scarring and obstruction of the fallopian tubes, which can prevent the fertilized egg from reaching the uterus.

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is associated with infertility issues related to syndrome presentationhormona l abnormalities, obesity, and dyslipidemia. The use of inhaler therapy for the treatment of asthma should not affect the client's fertility status. Removal of external polyps on the labia should not affect the client's fertility. A history of sinus headaches should not affect the client's fertility.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Providing the client with accurate complete information is the best response. Pelvic inflammatory disease produces scarring and obstruction of the fallopian tube if the infection is not treated. It does not occur following gonorrhea.