NURSE-UN 1242 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Coitus Interruptus, Natural Family Planning, Tubal Ligation
5 Jan 2019
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In addition to providing a physical barrier for sperm, they also protect against stis. Oral contraceptives, tubal ligation, and intrauterine systems provide no protection against stis. An intrauterine system is the most reliable method because users have to consciously discontinue using them to become pregnant rather than making a proactive decision to avoid conception. Coitus interruptus, lam, and natural family planning are behavioral methods of contraception and require active participation of the couple to prevent pregnancy. These behavioral methods must be followed exactly as prescribed. A client comes to the clinic with abdominal pain. Based on her history the nurse suspects endometriosis. The only certain method of diagnosing endometriosis is by seeing it. Therefore, the nurse would expect to prepare the client for a laparoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. A pelvic examination and transvaginal ultrasound are done to assess for endometriosis but do not confirm its presence. Hysterosalpingography aids in identifying tubal problems resulting in infertility.
