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Question 1 of 5

A client asks about the disadvantages of oral contraceptives. Which of the following would the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Oral contraceptives must be taken at the same time daily for maximum effectiveness, as timing affects hormone levels. They are short-term (daily), have potential side effects, and do not protect against STIs.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is evaluating the client who delivered vaginally 2 hours ago and is experiencing postpartum pain rated 8 on scale of 1 to 10. The client is a G 4, P 4, breast-feeding mother who would like medication to decrease the pain in her uterus. Which of the medications listed on the orders sheet would be the most appropriate for this client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ibuprofen is safe for breastfeeding mothers and effective for uterine cramping pain, unlike aspirin (risk of bleeding), Colace (stool softener), or Vicodin (opioid, less preferred due to sedation risks).

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about the use of oral contraceptives. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Oral contraceptives should be taken at the same time daily for maximum effectiveness. They are taken continuously (including during menstruation for combination pills), one pill daily, and missing a dose requires specific instructions, not stopping entirely.

Question 4 of 5

When teaching a primigravid client with diabetes about common causes of hyperglycemia during pregnancy, which of the following would the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Infection can cause hyperglycemia.

Question 5 of 5

A primiparous client diagnosed with postpartum depression at 2 weeks postpartum asks about treatment options. The nurse should include:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Counseling and medication are standard treatments for postpartum depression, tailored to the client's needs.

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