A couple is considering natural family planning as a method of contraception. What information should the nurse include in their education?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Natural family planning, including the fertility awareness method, requires consistent tracking of signs such as basal body temperature and cervical mucus to identify fertile and infertile periods. It is not highly effective without effort, does not eliminate the need for other forms of contraception during fertile periods, and provides no protection against STIs.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Emergency contraception is most effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, though it can be taken up to 120 hours afterward. It inhibits follicular development if taken before ovulation, reducing the risk of pregnancy by up to 75%. Nausea is the most common side effect, not menorrhagia.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The LAM works best when the mother is exclusively or almost exclusively breastfeeding. Disruptions in breastfeeding patterns can increase the risk of pregnancy. Effectiveness decreases after 6 months or when menstruation resumes, and feeding intervals should not exceed 4 hours during the day and 6 hours at night.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.