A nurse is working at an in vitro fertilization (IVF) center. Recently, the nurse and physician have started evaluating outcomes and discovered a rise in pregnancy complications, especially in their overweight and obese patients.
After performing their community assessment, the staff sets a goal to reduce complications in their pregnant patients by 15 percent in three years. Which of the following are likely to be the most effective interventions?
Select all that apply.
A. Establish an office policy that any patient undergoing IVF have a BMI under 30.
B. Place patient education materials about weight and pregnancy in the reception area.
C. Include a weight and blood pressure assessment as part of the initial visit and subsequent visits as appropriate.
D. Partner with a nutritionist who specializes in the care and management of overweight women.
E. Hold weekly seminars and weight loss support groups.
Question 2
A nurse is looking to lower the high teen pregnancy rate at the local high school. The nurse has performed an assessment and begun work on developing goals to address the pregnancy rate.
Which of the following concerns should be considered when working with and educating this population?
Select all that apply.
A. It is illegal in some communities to provide sexual education to teens
B. Does the teen need parental permission to participate?
C. Teens are not interested in sexuality education.
D. Teens do not usually respond to school programs.
E. Educational content and programs are often regulated by school policy.
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